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Gymnastics: Wrist to Wrist grip - Counter balance

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Counter Balances.(static)

The pair lean away from each other, whilst remaining in contact by means of a grip or an interlock. The gymnasts body weights being used as counter agencies to create a final state of equilibrium, and produce a static counterbalance image.

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Teddy roll:

Key 2 Body Conditioning

Log or Dish Twist:

Teach Dish Twist (long shape twist or log twist).

Start in long sit position. Lie back to form dish shape.

Keeping hands, head and legs off the ground, rotate 360 to return to long sit.

Key 1 Body Conditioning

Stepping and Balance.:

Step feet, hands , feet, then "freeze" and hold for 3 seconds.

Tummy Down and Up.

Key 1 content balance

Round Off Progression:

Draw a chalk line on the mat in line with the bench.

Gymnast stands in a 'Y' shape and lunges forwards placing the hands on the bench end.

Bring hips over hands twisting 180 deg.

Land with feet on target so that the movement is in a straight line.

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