Gymnastics: Wrist to Wrist Counter balance grip. One hand - change of level

Balances may be understood as Static, held positions, where one partner supports all the weight of; or some of the weight of the other partner, to create a co-operative pair image. All static balances must be held and shown for three seconds.

Whatever the base created, the top gymnast may choose to place full weight onto the partner

Counter Balances.(static)

The pair lean away from each other, whilst remaining in contact by means of a grip or an interlock. The gymnasts body weights being used as counter agencies to create a final state of equilibrium, and produce a static counterbalance image.

Starting Situation.

A Face onto B Face to Face.

B Face onto A and holding a Kneeling Squat Base.

Works when gymnast A starts face onto B and three steps away. Gymnast B is face onto A, and kneeling back on their heels, holds a wide,low squat base. Gymnast A makes a one step, tumble preparation step and a strong leg kick towards a handstand position. The aim being to grasp the lower thigh of B and to kick into a handstand position. Gymnast B aims to catch the weight of A on their lower thigh, and to catch hold of the hips of A and hold A in a handstand balance. Note. This balance may be achieved slowly by reducing the distance between the gymnasts to two paces. The preparation of gymnast A now becomes a long step, long reach and powerful kick up towards a handstand. Gymnast B grasps the hips early and lifts the C of G of A into the handstand balance position.