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Gymnastics: Rocking in a dish shape

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COACHING POINTS

Lower back is the pivot - press it into mat.

From dish shape push heels down and chest up.

Then lift toes and pull back of neck down.

Pull tummy in to maintain tension.

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Dish Shape

Long sit, bringing arms past the ears, lie back to form the 'dish shape'.

Return to long sit.

Key 1 Body Conditioning

Rocking Dish Shape

From long sit rock back on to shoulders pushing legs and hips high.

Rock back into long sit.

Key 2 Body Conditioning

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