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Gymnastics: Offset palm to palm - pulling action

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Palm to Palm Grip. (the handshake grip)

Both partners shake the hand of the other and grip tight. This grip may be used to either pull against each other; or f

This grip probably works best diagonally across the bodies of the gymnasts.

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Box Base - Tummy Down | Key 5 2 Balances and Bases

Box Base - Tummy Down:

Balances may be understood as Static, held positions, where one partner supports all the weight of; or some of the weight of the other partner, to create a co-operative pair image. All static balances must be held and shown for three seconds.

Whatever the base created, the top gymnast may choose to place full weight onto the partner

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Arch onto a squat base - Tummy Up | Key 5 2 Balances and Bases

Arch onto a squat base - Tummy Up:

Balances may be understood as Static, held positions, where one partner supports all the weight of; or some of the weight of the other partner, to create a co-operative pair image. All static balances must be held and shown for three seconds.

Whatever the base created, the top gymnast may choose to place full weight onto the partner

Key 5 2 Balances and Bases
Arch onto a squat base - Tummy Up Variation | Key 5 2 Balances and Bases

Arch onto a squat base - Tummy Up Variation:

Balances may be understood as Static, held positions, where one partner supports all the weight of; or some of the weight of the other partner, to create a co-operative pair image. All static balances must be held and shown for three seconds.

Whatever the base created, the top gymnast may choose to place full weight onto the partner

Key 5 2 Balances and Bases
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