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Gymnastics: Shoulder Balances (Arms above head)

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  • Start in Long Sit and rock back so arms are extended above head.
  • Move through various shoulder balances. Tuck, pike and straight.
  • Exit to Long Sit.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Arms placed on mat above head to create platform.
  • In straight position ensure good body line.

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    Swedish Fall:

  • From a stand position fall forwards to catch weight on hands and arms.
  • One leg to be kept extended and off the mat.
  • Chest to be held close to mat.
  • Arms to be extended to hold three point front support.
  • Lower leg to Front Support

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    Shoulder Balances | Key 3 Balance

    Shoulder Balances:

  • Move through various shoulder balances.
  • Tuck, pike and straight.
  • Exit to long sit.

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    Head Stand:

  • From knee position rock forward to form large triangle with head and hands.
  • Keeping legs straight drag the feet towards the hands by raising the hips.
  • Hold tuck position with hips over the center of the triangle.
  • Extend legs and hold for 3 seconds

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    Two Point Balance:

  • From Front Support move legs apart to Straddle Suport.
  • Roll to the side taking weight on left arm and leg.
  • Hold 'star' shape.
  • Exit to straddle support.

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