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Gymnastics: Shoulder Balance Sandwich

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  • clear starting position (free choice) 
  • smooth transition into shoulder balance 
  • hold shoulder balance
  • smooth exit 
  • definite finishing position (free choice)

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Shoulder Balance Sandwich | Key 1 content balance

Shoulder Balance Sandwich:

  • clear starting position (free choice) 
  • smooth transition into shoulder balance
  • hold shoulder balance
  • smooth exit -
  • definite finishing position (free choice)

Key 1 content balance
Shoulder Balance Sandwich | Key 1 content balance

Shoulder Balance Sandwich:

  • clear starting position (free choice)
  • smooth transition into shoulder balance 
  • hold shoulder balance 
  • smooth exit 
  • definite finishing position (free choice)

Key 1 content balance
Static balance - Tummy up. | Key 1 content balance

Static balance - Tummy up.:

  • "Stop" class at any point and ask for "points of contact" (4, 3 or 2).
  • Ask for "straight lines" form non-supporting limbs, "to make clear shape" in the static hold.
  • Travel feet/hands/feet, then "freeze and hold the shape" for 3 seconds.

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    Static balance - Tummy down. | Key 1 content balance

    Static balance - Tummy down.:

  • "Stop" class at any point and ask for "points of contact" (4, 3 or 2).
  • Ask for "straight lines" form non-supporting limbs, "to make clear shape" in the static hold.
  • Travel feet/hands/feet, then "freeze and hold the shape" for 3 seconds.

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