tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
Opening
- today's goal: Gear 2
16's Drill
- review and practice the essential elements
-- num inbetweens quiz
-- 3, 7, 11, 15 challenge
- do run-through
Grip and strike fundamentals review and feedback
- explain and experiment with differences in bounciness using "bachi spectrum"
Gear 1 - Dribble with presses
- copycat taking turns: development center vs edge
- copycat taking turns: development push center (on/off)
- copycat taking turns: end with "filter" (pressed bachi moving torwards edge)
Gear 2 - loud to soft strike technique
- feedback on "pulse" of 1eau
- feedback on "e"
Jam
- Tally Ho nagado groove (including cut-out)
- each person try individually
individual practice
clean, final announcements, close