How should I introduce my athletes to the Tunch Punch technique and the Ladder?
To create a ‘natural act’, all motor skills must proceed through the “Three Tiers of Learning”. Level 1 – Cognitive, patterns are created through talking yourself through the movement. Level 2 – Associative, patterns are strengthened through sensory feedback. Level 3 – Automatic, patterns are engrained and become second nature. We recommend the following progression: -Repetition of the fundamental motor act using the proper form. –continued- -Repetition and implementation of the motor act into the complete motor program using proper form. -Repetition and implementation of variations (drills) of the motor program using proper form. -Repetition and the introduction of simple environmental changes using the proper motor system. -Repetition of variations under environmental changes using the proper motor system. -Continue and introduce problem solving and sport specific strategies in a competitive setting. Pre-load. Do not strike with just your arms; they are just a delivery system. It tak
