# Video of the Week 32: Left Hand High Palis-Palis

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2025/03/17/video-of-the-week-32-left-hand-high-palis-palis/
- Published: 2025-03-17T10:30:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

## Heeeyo! Let’s talk about the high palis-palis, specifically the left-hand version.

I use this technique to counter high-line attacks. This maneuver is effective against
angle 12 strikes and high versions of angles 1 and 2, but it has limited utility.
Sweeping the attack over my head is the key, as seen in the video below.

The right-hand version of this technique is easy enough, but doing it left-handed
is a challenge!

Take your time doing the left-hand version for the first time. Start with the basic
move against angle 1. Emphasize two aspects of the technique: (1) sweeping the stick
over your head and (2) utilizing the handshake motion. In particular, flick your
wrists when sweeping the attack over your head. See 0:51 of the video.

As you probably already know, this technique usually only works against high-line
attacks. It is not appropriate for any attack below shoulder level.

Anyway, try the two basic techniques demonstrated in the video for starters. Once
you are comfortable with the basic techniques, try the drill in the video below:

## Have a great week!

## Other Stuff I’ve Written

 * [Low High Palis Palis](https://brianejohns.com/2021/02/22/blog-low-high-palis-palis/)
 * [Amazing Palis Palis Drill!](https://brianejohns.com/2021/02/15/blog-amazing-palis-palis-drill/)
 * [Video of the Week 28: The Left Hand Block, Check, Counter Drill](https://brianejohns.com/2025/02/12/video-of-the-week-28-the-left-hand-block-check-counter-drill/)
 * [Which Technique Is Best?](https://brianejohns.com/2020/01/20/blog-which-technique-is-best/)
 * [Video of the Week 26: Double Zero to Abanico Double Action](https://brianejohns.com/2025/01/27/video-of-the-week-26-double-zero-to-abanico-double-action/)

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