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Gymnastics: Straddle Forward Roll to Straddle Sit

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  • Wide shape stand
  • Reach down inbetween the legs and place the back of the hands on the mat with arms fully extended.
  • Roll on to shoulders and back and finish in straddle sit.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Feet need to be as far apart as possible.
  • Push the backs of the hands along the mat slowly.
  • Lower the shoulders as far as possible.

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