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Gymnastics: Shoulder balance.(Method Two)

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  • Start in long sit. Dish rock pushing hips high above the shoulders and lay arms flat on the mat to balance.
  • Keep body straight and high.
  • Exit to long sit position.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Maintain leg and ankle extension through out.
  • Push hips as high as possible attaining a high straight shape.

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  • Start in long sit position. Dish rock pushing hips high above the shoulders and catch hips with hands to create a base for the balance.
  • Keep body straight and high.
  • Exit to long sit position.

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