Quickdraw

Resistance and Assistance Training

Use a partner or piece of equipment to either help or hinder your initial starting motion. The first few inches of movement are what counts. Concentrate on exploding forward as quickly and explosively as possible.

Resistance drills

• Explode forward into a technique while wearing a weighted belt.
• Practice attacking while a partner resists by means of a belt around your abdomen.

Assistance drills

• Step forward while your partner tugs you forward during your starting motion. Partner may also push from behind.
• With a partner holding a belt around your abdomen from the front, bounce back against the resistance and immediately spring forward while partner pulls you forward.