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  • From Long Sit raise arms to point away from shoulders and rock back to tuck balance.
  • Extend legs and body to gain straight balance.
  • Exit to Long Sit.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Gain full extension during straight balance with shoulders hips and feet in a line.

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  • 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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  • Tuck, pike and straight.
  • Exit to long sit.

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  • 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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