Below, are the Seven Parts of and Exhibition Drill Routine from the article I wrote of the same name. See that article for an in-depth look at each part. This will help you break down a routine in the creation process.
See also the article, Where’s the Power and put the two pieces of information together for a better understanding of what should happen and when.
Note: being able to only enter and exit from one specific area severely limits the mixing of the above identified seven parts and the power areas of the drill deck (area, floor, pad).
Variety in Programming Creates Intrigue/Excitement
A routine that has one tempo will not hold the audience for very long. Visually speaking: highs and lows; excitement and rest are necessary to create effectiveness in your routine.
There are three types of effect (from The WDA Adjudication Manual):
When, where, how and why effects occur successfully, involves:
There is so much more to programming that everyone should know, pick up a copy of The WDA Adjudication Manual and read, read, read! Educating yourself will give you the edge you need to create the most effective routines!
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