Front pike
DRILL 1
STANDING FRONT PIKE TO ARMS DOWN LANDING
This drill focuses on connecting the forward hollow takeoff with the piked position.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Grab the top of the calves below the kneepit and pull towards the torso, and keep the chin tucked in.
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B
Prepare for the landing with the hands on the front of the thighs, a hollow upper body and the chin tucked in.
PREREQUISITES
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Front tuck - D2
EQUIPMENT
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2 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft incline
DRILL 2
SET FRONT PIKE FROM LEVEL TRAMPETTE TO INCLINE
Combining the Front pike with the set in trampette. Focusing on correct technique from set to landing.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a backwards circle.
B
Grab the top of the calves below the kneepit and pull towards the torso, and keep the chin tucked in.
C
Chin tucked in and a hollow upper body with arms on the thighs.
PREREQUISITES
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Front tuck - D4
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
DRILL 3
FRONT PIKE FROM LEVEL TRAMPETTE
Executing the complete Front pike to landing on the feet, before adding the run-up to the trampette.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms move in a backwards circle.
B
Grab the top of the calves below the kneepit and keep the chin tucked in.
C
Chin tucked in and hollow body with arms on the thighs.
PREREQUISITES
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Front tuck - D4
EQUIPMENT
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4 x Running blocks
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1 x Trampette
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1 x Soft landing