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Gymnastics: Arms Swing and Circle

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  • Swing arms from the side horizontal, up the front, allow inside of the arms to touch the ears and return to the side horizontal.
  • Co-ordinate breathing with arm action.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • The head must be kept up and the back straight.
  • Intoduce a change in speed slowly reducingg speed as the pupil calms down.
  • Ensure good deep breathing.

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