PURPOSE
The Diagonal Chop Throw is the first exercise in Medicine Ball Drill 2.
It requires a medicine ball of size and weight suitable to meet the physical training session’s goal.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as a Soldier conducts it using a four-count movement and a slam ball or wall to reduce the rolling distance.
CADENCE
Moderate cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Diagonal Chop is the Straddle Stance position with ball held in front of the waist.
COUNT
● On count 1, from the starting position, move the ball high above the left shoulder.
● On count 2, throw the ball to the ground aiming to the right of the right foot.
● After retrieving the ball, on count 3, repeat count 1, this time moving the ball high above the right shoulder.
● On count 4, repeat count 2, throwing the ball to the left of the left foot.