Now that we have our goals and practice setup, the drills below will help you nail down the basic movements used when spinning finger floggers. You can slow down the video clips if needed. For now, flog with one hand at a time, aiming to hit the same spot and with the same amount of force repetitively.
Forward Direction
Start with forward direction, where you’re striking down on your target.
1. Forward direction, left hand: striking down, four times on the forehand, then four times on the backhand.
2. Forward direction, right hand: striking down, four times on the forehand, then four times on the backhand.
3. Figure-8, forward direction, left hand: striking down, alternating forehand and backhand.
4. Figure-8, forward direction, right hand: striking down, alternating forehand and backhand.
Reverse Direction
Now, flog in reverse, where you’re striking up on your target. This will be trickier, because gravity is working against you when you strike. As such, every time you make contact with your target, you’ll have to add an extra flick with your wrists to keep your flogger moving smoothly.
5. Reverse direction, left hand: striking up, four times on the forehand, then four times on the backhand.
6. Reverse direction, right hand: striking up, four times on the forehand, then four times on the backhand.
7. Figure-8, reverse direction, left hand: striking up, alternating forehand and backhand.
8. Figure-8, reverse direction, right hand: striking up, alternating forehand and backhand.
And those are your one-handed drills! Once you have these down, you’re ready to move on to two-handed drills …
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