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Gymnastics: Catching limb or limbs of a partner

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May be seen to happen in pair work when one gymnast prepares to arrest the motion of a limb; or catch limbs of a partner, in order to create a gymnastic image, or present a gymnastic idea within a routine.

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Wrist to Wrist Grip - Face to face up and down motion | Key 5 6 Counterbalance

Wrist to Wrist Grip - Face to face up and down motion:

Counter Balances. (mobile)

The pair lean away from each other, whilst remaining in contact by means of a  grip or interlock. Once a static balance has been achieved, the state of equilibrium may be disturbed by lowering and raising the C of G of one or both of the gymnasts. The counter balance will thereby become a mobile action.

By tilting a static balance to one side, and skittering to move the feet quickly,the original balance will become a mobile spin.

By a Base gymnast lowering a Top gymnast out of a static balance, the equilibrium may be disturbed, to become a mobile counter balance, and thereby create an exit idea from static balance.

Key 5 6 Counterbalance
Dish Shape through shoulder stand to inverted straddle | Key 3 Body conditioning

Dish Shape through shoulder stand to inverted straddle:

  • From the Dish Shape roll backwards keeping the legs straight.
  • Extend the legs vertically, keeping them together, passing through the shoulder stand position.
  • Bring the legs apart but keep them straight with ankles extended so that an inverted straddle position is attained.

    • Key 3 Body conditioning
    Sitting Pike | Key 4 Content Trampette Pike

    Sitting Pike:

  • From long lie raise extended arms and legs until hands touch ankles forming a 'pike' shape.

    • Key 4 Content Trampette Pike
    Lateral Balance | Key 3 Body conditioning

    Lateral Balance:

  • Start in back support position and rotate 90 sideways taking the weight on one arm.
  • Keep the free arm straight.
  • Hold the balance in a side support position and raise the upper leg to form a ‘star’ shape.
  • Return to back support position.

    • Key 3 Body conditioning
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