Back tuck
DRILL 1
BACK ROLL OFF BLOCKS
This drill gives the gymnast the feeling on the last 1/2 of the Back tuck.
FOCUS POINTS
A1
Arms should always be straight and cover the ears.
A2
The chin should be tucked in, so the gymnast keeps the head center and not tilted to the side.
A3
Keep the knees as close to the forehead as possible.
PREREQUISITES
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Back roll
EQUIPMENT
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4 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft mat
DRILL 2
SET TO CANDLESTICK
This drill emphasises the position in the leap before rotating in the tuck position.
FOCUS POINTS
A1
Arms should always be straight and cover the ears.
A2
The chin should be tucked in, so that the gymnast keeps the head center and not tilted to the side.
B B
Make sure the gymnast tightens their glutes so there is a straight line through their body.
EQUIPMENT
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1 x Running block
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1 x Soft incline
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1 x Landing mat
DRILL 3
CANDLESTICK FALL TO TUCK, LAND ON FEET
The drill combines the leap and the Back tuck rotation.
FOCUS POINTS
A1
Arms should cover the ears until the first 1/3 of the rotation is completed.
A2
The chin should be tucked in the whole time.
B
The gymnast should land with their arms pointing down towards the mat, so their core stays strong until the end.
EQUIPMENT
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3 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft mat
DRILL 4
TRAMPETTE TO CANDLESTICK
The drill combines the leaping phase with a bounce to better simulate a high lift before adding the rotation.
FOCUS POINTS
A1
Arms should cover the ears until in the first 1/3 of the rotation.
A2
The chin should be tucked in the whole time.
B
Make sure the gymnast tightens their glutes so there is a straight line through their body.
PREREQUISITES
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Handstand - D4
EQUIPMENT
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5 x Running blocks
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1 x High landing
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1 x Soft incline
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1 x Trampette
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1 x Salto cube
DRILL 5
TRAMPETTE TO BACK TUCK
The drill combines the leap and the Back tuck rotation.
FOCUS POINTS
A1
Arms should cover the ears until the first 1/3 of the rotation is completed.
A2
The chin should be tucked in the whole time.
EQUIPMENT
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5 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft mat
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1 x Trampette
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1 x Salto cube