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Working in pairs the gymnast stands with arms horizontal. The supporter stands behind with hands on gymnasts hips. The gymnast flexs knees and hips, swings arms inwards and upwards and drives upwards. The supporter lifts the gymnast to help gain height. the gymnast raises knees to chest and touches ankles with hands forming a tucked shape. On landing knees and hips flex and arms move to horizontal.

From a short 4m run take off with one foot to land on bench with two feet. Jump to tuck useing good arm swing to promote height. Land flexing knees and hips and bringing arms wide to secure landing

From a standing position on a low platform spring upwards and raise knees to chest. Bring hands to grasp shins forming a tuck shape. Bring arms wide to secure landing.

Fast approach run up. Eyes focus on trampette Long hurdle step. Arms swing up at this phase of the skill ; then down again as gymnast hits the trampette. Rebound firmly as arms swing upwards to create a stretched long shape. At the top of the flight tuck quickly and hands graspping shins Hip extends to straighten out the body in preparation for landing. Landing, Flex hip and knee joints to absorb impact of landing. Recover to stand upright.

From a short run, hurdle step to take off from spring board with two feet. Form tuck shape during flight. Flex knees and hips on landing.