SPEED DRILL
AIM:
To allow surfers to get the feeling of going fast on their waves. Additionally, to force the surfers to work hard in small waves.
PREPARATION:
Explain the importance to speed in a surfer’s performance, especially in small waves. Encourage the surfers to work hard when riding the waves they catch, and surf rail-to-rail when possible.
DRILL:
NOTES TO THE COACH
This drill is a good drill to start a training session. It gets the surfers working hard right from the outset and can lead into more advanced drills after completing the speed drill.
This drill is well suited to waves under 1 metre.