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Gymnastics: Rocking in a dish straddle shape

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COACHING POINTS

Lower back is the pivot, press it into the mat.

From dish shape push heels down and chest up.

Lift toes and pull back of neck down.

Pull tummy in to maintain tension.

Squeeze elbows to ears.

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