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.
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A2
The chin should be tucked in, so the gymnast keeps the head center and not tilted to the side.
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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.
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A2
The chin should be tucked in, so that the gymnast keeps the head center and not tilted to the side.
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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.
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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