The Rock and Roll Drill

[glennpendlay]

http://www.pendlay.com/The-Rock-and-...ill_df_59.html

I am hounding Don about supplying us with a video demo, but, based on the pictures in the book, this is a damn good drill. I have attempted to use it myself after Don explained it to me, and I believe it works as advertised.

What do you guys think?

[Powmongo]

Glenn I can demonstrate it next time we get together.

[COACHMCCAULEY]

Originally Posted by glennpendlay

http://www.pendlay.com/The-Rock-and-...ill_df_59.html

I am hounding Don about supplying us with a video demo, but, based on the pictures in the book, this is a damn good drill. I have attempted to use it myself after Don explained it to me, and I believe it works as advertised.

What do you guys think?

Glenn,

I'll get this up on utube in the next day or two. Look for Don McCauley/Rock and Roll.

Don McCauley

[crackyflipside]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DJ4VYRyeII

Is this the same drill?

[mattv]

no, i think that's retreat the hips

[COACHMCCAULEY]

Originally Posted by crackyflipside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DJ4VYRyeII

Is this the same drill?

Cracky,

No, the emphasis of the ROCK AND ROLL is the portion of the lift from right before the scoop to the finish in a way that teaches the proper way to enter the 2nd pull, continue through it and transition to the receiving position.

And, of course, it teaches the lifter not to stall at extension and to keep the bar, as much as possible, over the base of support throughout.

CoachMc

[NickHorton]

Don,

I just popped in your DVD again to watch the Rock and Roll drill. A couple of points:

1) I know you said you want this drill to teach someone do drive through the heels. Do you also think it's likely to teach someone to do as Anthony does, and hop back a bit? I ask because when trying it out, if I'm really conscious of launching the 2nd pull off the heels as I return to the launch point, then I naturally hop back during the drill.

2) Anthony is a MONSTER! Is he still competing?

3) I laugh pretty loud every time I see you (literally) drill his shoes into the floor! ... but it sure does make the point!

[COACHMCCAULEY]

Originally Posted by NickHorton

Don,

I just popped in your DVD again to watch the Rock and Roll drill. A couple of points:

1) I know you said you want this drill to teach someone do drive through the heels. Do you also think it's likely to teach someone to do as Anthony does, and hop back a bit? I ask because when trying it out, if I'm really conscious of launching the 2nd pull off the heels as I return to the launch point, then I naturally hop back during the drill.

2) Anthony is a MONSTER! Is he still competing?

3) I laugh pretty loud every time I see you (literally) drill his shoes into the floor! ... but it sure does make the point!

Nick,

The initiation of the 2nd pull in the drill is from the rear feet and balance proceeds slightly forward onto the forefeet as extension is completed. Whether the lifter doing an actual lift goes to the forefeet at initiation, raising the heels, starts on the rearfeet and goes the the forefeet and rises
onto them or simply stays flat-footed, has a lot to do with individual strengths and lengths and gymnastic ability.

In the book, I talk about the tilted S. That pull line will always lead to jumping back a bit. Also, Anthony is one of those lifters that starts on the heels at the Set and his whole goal from the start is to drive up and back. So, of course, that will cause a rear jump to receiving position. I do think the pull to the rear is for many lifters, going to be a more efficient pull.

Anthony is not actively training but helps me when I give clinics. I always like the looks on people's faces when they "feel" his speed.

Yeah, I like screwing shoes into the floor.

CaochMc

[COACHMCCAULEY]

Guys, I think I have the video up on youtube now.
Try Rock and Roll Don McCauley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4YQ58hMB0s

I don't know what any of that means but it is up there.

CoachMc

[NewWorldMan]

Thanks for sharing Don!
I hope you don't mind that I cross posted this on the t-nation site (I believe I've seen you post over there as well):
http://tnation.t-nation.com/free_onl...eNo=44#4365065

Kevin