1. Step forward into close mabu as do front and back single zhuangzhang.
2. Koubu, baibu, double zhuangzhang. Continue in the same direction or change directions. This footwork and bodywork is similar to the dragon single palm change but the arms stay in double zhuangzhang position the whole time. Also, the stepping is in random directions unlike the single palm change. When you do a full 180° direction change the arms may come down and around or stay out in zhuangzhang position for a big, strong movement.
3. Set back on one leg, drawing back the arms, then step forward into mabu feeling stance and do double zhuangzhang.
4. Set back on one leg, drawing the rear arm across to the opposite knee, placing the back of the hand on the thigh. Draw the lead hand back to the hip. Step forward into mabu feeling stance and do a high block and single zhuangzhang. Keep under the extending arm so that the zhuangzhang comes from a protected place. (the high block zhang is also classified as a tiaofa)
5. Do a drill similar to the one above, but turn the strking palm up a the hip. This brings a slightly different line of power through the body. Also, this drill can be done into a full mabu instead of a mabu feeling stance, and the upper block can be extended to the back almost like long fist.