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180 Roll to Tuck on Back

Starting in the front prone position roll on to the back and slowly tuck.

Key 1 Body Conditioning Linkage 3

180 twist in dish shape.

Staring in front prone position roll 180 to dish shape.

Key 1 Body Conditioning

Back Flexibility

Start in front support position.Lower hips to the mat keeping the arms extended and the head still.

Key 4 Warmup

Backward Roll through Fish Flop

Start in a long sit position and bring legs over the head with the hands by the ears to form an invertd pike. Beat the legs upwards from the inverted pike taking the weight on bent arms.Allow the hips to pass over the head and take the weight on the top chest.Allow the legs to 'flop' down into a front support position

Key 3 Content Linkage

Flexibility Exercise

Feet at shoulder width and reach for the mat keeping legs extended.Alternate front and back of hands on the mat.

Key 4 Warmup

Forward Roll Progression 2

Pupil starts with feet together and straight legs and with hands placed on the side of the gently inclinned padded bench.Hips are raised so that the shoulders are infront of the hands.Hips are taken over hands in a tuck shape completing the roll wstading on the bench.

Key 1 Content Forward roll

Forward Roll through straddle. Progresion 7

On a gently inclined padded bench the pupil forward rolls but keeps their legs straight in a 'staddle' position. By placing their hands inbetween their legs, on completion of the roll, they push on the hands, take the body weight forward, and stand with feet astride the benches.

Key 2 content Forward roll

Front Rock to Back Rock

Start on front in long lie.Commence front rock to long lie.Twist on to back and commence front rock.Repeat.

Key 4 Body conditioning

key 0 Game/Apparatus

Take out the benches one at a time. Run in and out of the benches before stopping with one hand touching a bench and waving with the other. Repeat a number of different body parts touching the bench e.g. hands / feet. The next stage is to get the children to step over a bench and then slide back through it on their tummies.

key 0 Game/Apparatus

Linking Dish to Front Prone

From dish shape, clasp knees to chest, extend legs verically and twist on to front.

Key 1 Body Conditioning Linkage 3

Front lying into arch shape Ke...

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Back support into front suppor...

Teach Back Support into 1/2 Twist to Front Support into 1/2 Twist to Back Support

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Linking Dish to Front Prone Ke...

From dish shape, clasp knees to chest, extend legs verically and twist on to front.

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Handstand half twist to front ...

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Front Angel - Variation Key 5 ...

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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Inverted Stag Leg Balance from...

Teach Inverted Stag Leg Balance from Front Lying on mid-height apparatus (hands on mat, one leg vertical, one knee on box) Development: bring both legs to vertical to feel the free handstand balance N.B. Have a spotter to prevent over-rotation forwards

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Running Front Leg Leap Key 2 c...

Jogging with the arms held wide for balance leapwith a right leg lead.<BR>Land on the right leg and continue jogging.

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Front Support Dips Key 4 Body ...

Starting in a front support position, keeping the hands stationary, rock back onto the elbows and rock back up.

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Front Support Walk Key 4 Body ...

Starting in a front support position, rock forward taking weight on top of the feet. Keeping a straight body walk forward using your hands dragging feet behind.

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Face Vault, Front Key 4 conten...

Using a cross box and spring board take a three step run up and hurdle step on to spring board.Lift gaining flight on to box.<BR>Place right hand on far edge of the box and left hand on the near edge with fingers pointing outwards.<BR>Keep legs extended with hips above shoulders.<BR>Bring hips to right side of arms.<BR>Keep legs extended but remove right arm allowing the chest to face forwards.Land facing forwards.

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Front Rock to Stand Key 3 Body...

Start in a front prone position with hands on the mat by the waist line.<BR>Extend arms raising chest and rock forward taking the body weight on the chest.<BR>Push hard with the arms, tuck and land on feet.

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Front Rock to Long Sit Key 3 B...

Starting in a front prone position with lands by the waist, straighten arms and rockon to chest.<BR>As the body weight is transfered to the legs push on the arms, tuck and bring legs through the arms to long sit position.

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Gymnastics: Lifting from hips ...

Starting situation. A stands upright and face on to B. Hands are placed on the shoulders of B. B prepares a Base in front of, face on to, and close to A. Grip. Palms of B grasp the lower thighs of A. Palms of A press down firmly on the shoulders of B. Base. Wide squat base; or a deep Lunge base. Works when Gymnast A stands upright in front of, and close in to B, with palms of hands placed on the shoulders of B. Keep both arms tense and straight. Gymnast B prepares a Base in front of, and face on to A. Grips the lower thighs of A just above the knees. Both gymnasts co-ordinate a jumping action and a pressing down on the shoulders of B, and a heel drive into layout position, from gymnast A; with an upward lifting of the legs of A by gymnast B.(The further forward gymnast A pushes their shoulders at take off, the higher the lift may become.) After showing a Layout position at the top of the lift gymnast B lowers A to the ground.

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Rock back to shoulder balance ...

Rock back to shoulder balance with exit to knee scale into front lying, then pivot to long sit.

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Lifting from Thighs into a Lay...

Starting situation. A stands upright in front of,and face onto B. Hands are placed on the shoulders of B. B prepares a base in front of, and face onto A.Grip. The palms of B grip the lower thighs of A. The palms of A press firmly down on the shoulders of B. Base. A wide squat base; or a deep lunge base. Works when gymnast A stands in front of, and close in to B. Gymnast A places hands on the shoulders of B whilst keeping arms straight and tense in preparation for propping themselves up in a layout balance. Gymnast B stands in front of A, prepares a base and grips the lower thighs of A. Both gymnasts now co-ordinate a vertical jump from A whilst pressing down firmly on the shoulders of B and lifting heels &quot; backwards and up&quot; into a layout position. By pushing shoulders well in front of the wrists gymnast A will create an efficient propping action for the upper body. Gymnast B assists the jump by lifting A high on straight arms and propping the legs from the lower thigh grip, to hold A in a layout balance position. After holding the balance, gymnast B lowers A back down to the ground.

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Squat Lift. Face to Face. Key ...

Starting situation. A stands upright, holding a Wide position, in front of B. B stands upright in front of A. B thereafter squats low to place their head between the legs of A. Grip. B grips the ankles of A with a forward overgrasp grip. Works when gymnast A stands directly in front of B, and holds a tense Wide body shape. Gymnast B squats low to place their head between the legs of A,keeps their back as straight as possible,grasps the ankles of A and squat lifts A onto their shoulders. To become a Mobile Counter Balance and then Exit the action. Gymnast B changes position to create a Lunge Base. Changes hand grip, to now push down behind the ankles of A. (A has to maintain straight,tense legs). The shoulders of gymnast B now become the Fulcrum of the counter balance and lower. Gymnast A keeps the tense body line as they are lowered into the Horizontal counter balance. As the lowering continues Gymnast A reaches for the floor and into a Handstand position, as an exit to the move.

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W Hand Formation, handstand pr...

Teach Handstand Progressions From Front Support: Teach W Hand Formation (i.e. look down and see thumbs and 1st fingers forming a W) Teach Shoulders in front of wrists On straight arms, move shoulders in front of wrists

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Spring to Tuck (Vaulting Progr...

From a standing position spring forward to take weight on extended arms.<BR>Ensure that hips are above shoulders.<BR>Bring feet to hands with a small flex of the knees.<BR>Stand<BR>(Through Vault Practice)

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Half Double Leg Circle Key 3 B...

Start with hands and feet on the mat and bounce into a half-tuck position with the weight taken on the top of the feet.<BR>Bounce back into a front support position with top of the feet on the mat.<BR>Bounce immediately, off the top of the feet, rotating the legs through 180 under the right arm whilst supporting the body weight with the left arm.<BR>Complete the movement in a back support position. <BR>

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Lifting hand to hand into tuck...

Starting situation. A in front of, and face away from B. B face on to the back of A and close to A. Grip. B grips the fists of A, or the heels of the palms of the hands of A,in a forward undergrasp grip. Base. Legs wide apart sideways, or in a lunge position. Works when gymnast A stands upright in front of, and face away from B, holding tense straight arms squeezed into the sides of the body. Either making a Fist, or flexing at the wrists to point fingers forwards. Gymnast B stands behind A, face on to the back of A, and holding either the fists of , or the palms of the hands of A, in a forward undergrasp grip. Gymnast A executes a vertical jumping action in co-ordination with the lifting action of B. At the top of the lift gymnast A may perform a Shape, (tuck, straddle,pike,) leg design, or maintain a straight shape before being lowered to the ground.

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Gymnastics: Calm down single l...

Single leg balance with free leg in front. 1⁄4 hip twist into a sideways balance with a 1⁄4 hip twist into arabesque.

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Tummy Down Arch Rock. Key 3 Bo...

From Long Lie move to Front Rock.

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Press-Ups Key 4 Body condition...

Start in front support with ankles extended<BR>Lower and raise body taking weight on arms.

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Catch on hips Key 5 4 Catching...

Starting situation. A face onto the face of B. Face to Face. B holds a Forward Lunge Base. Catch works when gymnast A, starting from directly in front of B, makes a one step , hurdle step and rebound, to vault at B. Hands are aimed at the shoulders of B, and legs are straddled in front of the body. B catches A on their hips, whilst hands catch A around the lower back.

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A Forward Layout Dive into a S...

Starting situation. A Face onto and directly in front of B. Face to Face. B Face onto and directly in front of A. B holds a lunge position as preparation to catch A. Works when gymnast A start face onto, but two steps away from B. B holds a deep lunge position as preparation for the catch. A does a one step, hurdle step rebound, take off into a layout dive towards B. Gymnast B aims to assist the flight of A by lifting under the upper thighs of A, and catching the C of G, ie hips of A on their shoulder. Gymnast A holds a tense layout position in the balance created.

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Gymnastics: Forward Roll Progr...

Start in front support position and raise hips.<BR>With legs straight walk on toes so that shoulders are in front of the hands.<BR>With legs extended take hips over head to long sit position.

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Squat Lift into Horizontal Bal...

Starting situation. A straddle sitting on the shoulders of B. B in a standing base, holding the ankles of A, with A in a straddle sit position on their shoulders. Grip. Initially forward overgrasp grip behind the ankles of A. Change to place the palms of the hands to press down on the front of the tense lower legs of A. Works when Gymnast B, holding A on their shoulders, changes from a standing upright base into a lunge base. Changes the grip from behind ankles to in front of the tense lower legs of A. Gymnast A lowers their body backwards into a Horizontal counterbalance. The shoulders of gymnast B being used as the fulcrum for the counterbalance.

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what is a front support and back support

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What is a jump to front support on the beam and how do you do it?

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Trying to teach a 12 year old girl how to do a cartwheel. She has no upper body strength. She cuts around the corner and lands on her starting leg in front. Suggestions and Help PLEASE!

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I find that some athletes have difficulties getting the timing and stepping down. Are there any drills to help them learn this? What are different ways to explain this dance move to them?

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what is a front support and a back support

what is a front support and a back support

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What is the best way to teach a handstand?

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i need a gymnastic plan for 12 to sixteen years old.?

i need a gymnastic plan for 12 to sixteen years old. and i do not have any equipment yet. what can be the alternative plan?

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Whats te difference between counter tension andcounter?

Whats te difference between counter tension and counter balance in gymnastics in pairs when doing the balances. thanks

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i don't go to a gym, i practice at home any advice? mainly with flexibility (splits) and strength?

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How can I upload Youtube drills?

I will like to upload some youtube videos on my plans and i will really will like to know on how to go about Uploading this coaching drills from youtube.

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What's the best rotation schedule for apparatus?

I have always thought floor should be an every day event, but my gym wants to rotate apparatus so that there's more time spent on each. which is best?

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Ideas for drills for young gymnasts on the vault?

Does any one have any ideas on running drills for young levels, to set them up with the correct vaulting technique?

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Bar routine for gymnast with amputated arm

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backward tuck rock

how does this drill help improve a front tuck?

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