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Gymnastics: Forward Roll to Head Spring (Progressions)

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  • Place two blocks end to end.
  • Gymnast stands on spring board at one end and two supports kneel at the other.
  • Gymnast jumps into forward roll straddle and on completion kicks back to kneel.
  • From the kneel the gymnast rocks immediately into the inverted pike
  • Supports place hands and gymnast is supported through a headspring.
  • Exit to feet.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • The gymnast uses the spring board to gain height and momentum.
  • Supports must remain in contact throughout the headspring.
  • The movement should flow.

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    Short Arm Overswing (Progression) | short bend Arm overswing

    Short Arm Overswing (Progression):

  • Place low box or block with a small gap to crash mat.
  • Stand on a low block or box and rock forward to place hands on the corners of the bloke and allow head to lower into the gap.
  • Rock forwards gaining pike shape and beat legs over hips.
  • Push with arms
  • Keeping body straight topple over to land with flat body on crash mats

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    Short Arm Overswing (Progression) | short bend Arm overswing

    Short Arm Overswing (Progression):

  • Place low box a short distance crash mat.
  • Approach box with small 'hurdle step' (one foot to two foot take-off)
  • Jump off two feet to gain inverted pike shape. Hands on far edge and head lower than hands.
  • As centre of gravity passes over head beat up with legs and push on arms.
  • Land in 'long lie' position on crash mats.

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    Head Spring (Progressions) | short head spring

    Head Spring (Progressions):

  • Using a mid-level box or block
    the gymnast approaches off a short run and hurdle step on to springboard.
  • Gymnast jumps into pike shape and supports place hands.
  • Gymnast beats legs over head and pushes with arms.
  • Supports aid gymnast to exit to feet. One support stands the other (taller) remains kneeling.

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