PURPOSE
The Rainbow Slam is the fifth 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 an individual Soldier conducts it.
CADENCE
Moderate cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Rainbow Slam is the Straddle Stance position with the ball held at waist height.
COUNT
● From the starting position, move the ball up and to the left and then in an arc to the right.
● While turning to the right, begin a forceful throw directing the ball to the ground.
● Retrieve the ball before repeating the exercise in the opposite direction.
● Complete this exercise 5–10 times on each side.
● As skill improves, add more power to the throw by jumping during the throwing motion.