Mirrored Progression: shoulder reels to 4X4 fountain

Work a mirrored progression from backwards shoulder reels into a 4x4 fountain, using symmetry as the main training goal. You’ll alternate shoulder reels to the right and left, checking that each reach and pathway is a clean reflection across your centre line, then refine the same idea in split time so left-lead and right-lead versions match in timing and shape.

Nick Woolsey then threads windmill and underneath reverse windmill with a clear tuck-under action to connect the reels into continuous fountain cycling. The drill builds reliable direction changes and smoother transitions between Reel mechanics and Fountain patterning.