Front tuck
DRILL 1
STRAIGHT JUMP TO HOLLOW
Frontside tension, and a correct takeoff position. Focusing on extending the hips, while starting the rotation movement from the arms and upper body.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Shoulders raised and the straight arms cover the ears.
B
The upper body tilts forward while in a hollow position. The gymnast smacks the foamblock on top of the saltocube.
EQUIPMENT
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1 x Salto cube
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1 x Foam block
DRILL 2
STRAIGHT JUMP TO BACK LANDING
This drill focuses connecting the forward hollow takeoff with a tucked position.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Grab the shins right below the knees and keep the chin tucked in.
B
Prepare for the landing with the hands on the front of the thighs, hollow upper body and chin tucked in.
EQUIPMENT
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2 x Running blocks
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1 x Soft incline
DRILL 3
SET FRONT TUCK FROM LEVEL TRAMPETTE TO INCLINE
Combining the Front tuck with the set in trampette. Focusing on correct technique from set to landing.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms shall move in a large backwards circle starting from the sides.
B
Grab the shins right below the knees and keep the chin tucked in.
C
Chin tucked in and hollow upper body with arms on the thighs.
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
FRONT TUCK FROM FLAT TRAMPETTE
Executing the completed Front tuck to landing on the feet, before adding the run-up to the trampette.
FOCUS POINTS
A
Arms shall move in a large backwards circle starting from the sides.
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B
Grab the shins right below the knees and keep the chin tucked in.
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C
Chin tucked in and hollow upper body with arms on the thighs.
EQUIPMENT
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4 x Running blocks
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1 x Trampette
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1 x Soft landing