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Gymnastics: Straddle Forward Roll to Straddle Sit

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  • Start standing with legs apart and arms horizontal.
  • Reach forward and push the back of the hands along the floor, as far as possible, back through the legs.
  • Roll on to the back maintaining a straddle shape.
  • Roll forward into a straddle sit.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • The movement can be slow and controlled.
  • Gymnasts should have the flexibility to roll directly on to the back.
  • Good tension in the legs is required

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  • Gymnast stands in extended position
  • Support places right hand behind knees and aids back rotation.
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  • Gymnast stands.

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  • Start sitting in straddle shape with hands on back of knees.
  • Roll back on to right sholder to transfer weight onto left sholder.
  • Roll to transfer weight on to left hip.
  • Transfer weight to right hip.
  • Repeat in circular motion.

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