Front layout
DRILL 1
HANDSTAND FALL ONTO BACK
Focuses on the layout position in especially in the last 1/2 rotation.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Fall onto the back keeping the whole body tight.
B
As soon the gymnast starts falling, pull the arms to the thighs and tuck the chin in.
C
Chin tucked in and hollow body position with hands on the thighs.
PREREQUISITES
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Handstand - D4
EQUIPMENT
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3 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft incline
DRILL 2
STANDING FRONT LAYOUT TO ARMS DOWN LANDING
Focusing on extending the hips and start the rotation from the arms and upper body combined with the layout position.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Drive the heels backwards by squeezing the glutes.
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B
Chin tucked in and hollow body position with hands on the thighs.
PREREQUISITES
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Front pike - D1
EQUIPMENT
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3 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft incline
DRILL 3
SET FRONT LAYOUT TO INCLINE ON LEVEL TRAMPETTE
Combining the Front layout with the set in trampette. Focusing on correct technique from set to landing.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a backward circle.
B
Chin tucked in and hollow body position with hands on the thighs.
PREREQUISITES
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Front pike - D2
EQUIPMENT
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4 x Running blocks
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1 x Trampette
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1 x High soft landing
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1 x Soft incline
DRILL 4
SET FRONT LAYOUT ON LEVEL TRAMPETTE
Executing the Front layout to landing on the feet, before we add the run-up to the trampette.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a backward circle.
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B
Chin tucked in and hollow body position with hands on the thighs.
PREREQUISITES
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Front pike - D3
EQUIPMENT
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4 x Running blocks
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1 x Trampette
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1 x Soft landing