Next time you see a player pull off an incredible move, I want to challenge you: instead of trying to replicate the entire sequence, find the key areas within the move that are worth training.
Why? Because training the full move can get extremely complex, especially when it involves advanced Skill Stacks.
This video is a perfect example. From start to finish, the move is a lot. But when you break it down, there are a couple of combinations that stand out—combinations that are definitely worth your time.
👉 Pay attention to the ingredients that sit next to each other.
Identify the pieces, break them down, and work on them individually.
In this example, I love the combination of an Inverted Drag Thru leading into a Reverse Push. This pairing flows naturally and is absolutely worth training on its own. Repeating this combo builds muscle memory and sharpens your ability to transition smoothly between techniques.
But Dug McDaniel didn’t stop there. He landed in an Inverted Drop and immediately followed with an Open Dig.
Now, let’s be honest—stringing together an Inverted Drag Thru, Reverse Push, Inverted Drop, and Open Dig in one fluid sequence is complicated. But here’s the key:
🔥 The ability to go directly from an Inverted Drop into an Open Dig is a phenomenal standalone combination.
And that’s exactly how I like to break down the moves we see players perform. It’s not about training the entire sequence—just the neighboring ingredients that flow seamlessly into each other.
For Skill Members:
I taught both of these combinations in the New Skill section this week. If you’re a member, make sure to check them out and see how you can put these combinations to work.
Why This Approach Matters:
Even if you never use these exact moves in a game, you’re still baking in the ingredients. And like Dug showed here, you never know when those pieces will come together when you need them most.
Give it a shot. Let me know how it goes.