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  • Starting in a long sit position tuck rock to shoulders and rock forward on to feet. Repeat action.
  • Return to long sit position

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Pupils must be confident to push their hips above their heads and extend the legs as high as possible.
  • Arms must reach forward to aid forward rotation back to feet.
  • Maintain leg extention on backward rotation but tuck when rotating forwards.

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