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Gymnastics: Dish Shape through shoulder stand to inverted straddle

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  • From the Dish Shape roll backwards keeping the legs straight.
  • Extend the legs vertically, keeping them together, passing through the shoulder stand position.
  • Bring the legs apart but keep them straight with ankles extended so that an inverted straddle position is attained.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Push the hips as high as possible as they pass through the shoulder stand position. A good speed is required to gain full extention.
  • Keep arms and legs straight during inverted straddle position.
  • Ensure the movement flows.

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