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Gymnastics: Forward Roll from Platform

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  • Kneel on the platform with hands on the mats and at the base of the platform.
  • Sraighten legs and roll on to shoulders and back.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Ensure that shoulders are vertically above the hands.
  • When the legs are sraightened the shoulders will pass abover the hands allowing the pupil to roll on to the shoulders and back
  • Arms reach forward to allow the standing position to be attained.

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  • Keep legs extended in straddle position.
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  • As the shoulders pass over the hands rock forward allowng the hips to pass over the hands.
  • Finish in long sit position.

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  • Roll over on to shoulders and back to stand.

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