PURPOSE
The Slam is the fourth exercise in Medicine Ball Drill 1.
It requires a medicine ball of size and weight suitable to meet the physical training session’s goal.
A slam ball is recommended to prevent too much movement of the ball after it hits the ground.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as an individual Soldier conducts it using a four-count movement.
CADENCE
Moderate cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Slam is the Straddle Stance position with ball held in front of the waist.
COUNT
● On count 1, from the starting position, lift the ball up and over the head.
● On count 2, perform a slight squat while forcefully throwing the ball to the ground with both arms just in front of the feet.
● On count 3, squat down to pick the ball up.
● On count 4, return to the starting position.
● Complete this exercise 5–10 times.
● As skill improves, the Soldier may add more power to the movement by jumping during the throw.