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Gymnastics: Straddle forward roll to straddle sit

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Straddle forward roll entry along mat to straddle sit.

COACHING POINTS

From standing in wide shape, fold at the hips to stretch arms between legs.

Place backs of wrists on the mat.

Eyes watch hands.

Press down on backs of wrists.

Pull head well under hips.

Roll slowly down the back to straddle sit.

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  • By walking on the toes towards the hands the shoulders pass over the hands and the pupil rolls over their head on to their shoulders and back.
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  • The pupil kneels with hands down on gently inclined padded benches.
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  • The pupil rolls on to their shoulders and back.
  • As the weight is taken on the back the pupil adopts the straddle position and stands with a leg each side of the benches.

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