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Partner Paddle Speed Drill

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Video: Taekwondo Pad Work Routine | Speed, Power & Kicking Drills by Taekwondo4Fitness. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

The holder flashes kicking paddles at random heights and angles; the kicker reacts with the correct kick.

3 key details

  • React to the paddle immediately.
  • Snap the kick and recover.
  • Reset to stance each time.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Warm-up
  2. 3:00Paddle round
  3. 3:00Switch roles
  4. 2:00Cool-down
Safety

Holders keep paddles away from their face.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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