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Sitting in straddle
Main points Legs in wide straddle Knees extended Toes pointed Back flat Chin up and neck extended Arms stretched to approx 45 degrees on each side Fingers stretched
Sitting in tuck shape
Main points Hold legs on shins, just below the knee Hands grip tightly – DON’T clasp hands together Shoulders forwards into knees Heels close to bottom
Squat jump
Main points Squat to touch bottom to heels Feet flat on bend Knees extended on jump Arms swing in front of bidy Toes extended and pointed on jump, pushing from […]
Squat with arms above head
Main points Arms pushed up, straight and squeezed by ears Hips pressed forwards Knees over toes Feet flat Body upright Legs wider than shoulder-width
Star jump
Main points Jump Bend knees and swing arms Arms swing out to the side and into wide position Legs wide and locked straight, but not in box splits Toes pointed […]
Japana half fold
Main points Shoulders pressed up high Back flat and at a 30-45 degree angle Head neutral Knees locked straight and turned up to the ceiling Toes pointed Movement from the hips […]
Straight shape
Main points Shoulders pressed up high Chest sucked in Hands facing forwards and shoulder width (not close together) Fingers stretched Arms straight Head in neutral position Legs straight and knees […]
Stretching lunge
The correct shapes and techniques that gymnasts should follow for performing a lunge when stretching. Main points Front lunge Body vertical, chin up Front foot turned out slightly Heel flat on […]
Tuck hold
The correct shapes and techniques that gymnasts should follow for the tuck hold: Main points Shoulders presssed down Shoulders pressed slightly forwards over hands Fingers spread and facing forwards Neck […]
Dish hold
The correct shapes and techniques that gymnasts should follow for the dish hold: Main points Shoulders squeezed into ears and pushed up Shoulders rounded-up/forward Arms, legs, fingers & toes extended […]