03/19/2022
Here's my advice for learning the effectively, by prioritizing coordination and control first, then developing power and efficiency.
Don't settle for crash landings, or inconsistent attempts that sometimes come out as a tornado kick. If you can't consistently pull off a low (but controlled) 540 kick, focus on building the coordination to jump and land on the same leg. Gradually work in a tiny kick to build awareness. Once you can hit that skill reliably, note that the 540 is often times an athlete's first exposure to the real athletic demand in required power to jump (off one leg), kick (with that leg), and finish kicking in order to land (on that same leg) all within the time limit of however long you're in the air (which isn't that long). You should therefore concentrate your effort on developing power by either repping the in-progress 540 kick, using drills to supplement the skill, training athleticism in general (lifting weights, doing plyometrics, stretching), or all of the above. Be patient; it takes most people quite a while for this kick to look and feel "how it should." Be mindful of fatigue and overuse as the body will show signs of wear if you train too heavily for what it can handle. Take a break to recover and get back after it as soon as you feel physically ready!
Here's my advice for learning the effectively, by prioritizing coordination and control first, then developing power and efficiency. Don't settle fo...
