Swings

Swings develop the upper body strength and improve spatial awareness.

Two categories of swings include;
1. Swing in hang
2. Swing in support

Teaching Progressions
- Start by swinging on a bar and re gripping
- Begin with a tuck sit
- Use spotters to ensure safety

Safety
• Good landings and grip strength are a prerequisite for swing
• Participants must show competence in hang and support activities before
progressing to swing
• Ensure matting extends far enough both sides of the bar to allow for the body
moving away from the bar on full extension
• Ensure participants are regrasping the bar at the top of the back swing
• No hock swings without hand grasps

Key Teaching Points

Swing in hang

Pendulum Swing
Key Teaching Points Common Errors Diagram
• Hold onto the bar • Loose
• Legs swing over the body
bar sideways tension

Tuck Swing
Key Teaching Points Common Errors Diagram
• Jump onto the bar • Re-grip too early
• Chest in • Legs aren’t bent
• Swing bent legs
• Re-grip at the back of the
bar

• Land at the back of the
swing

Long Hand Swing

Key Teaching Points Common Errors Diagram
• Jump onto the bar • Bent legs
• Chest in • Re-grip too early
• Swing with straight
legs
• Re-grip at the back of
the swing
• Land

Hock Swing
Key Teaching Points Common Errors Diagram
• One leg bent • Leg doesn’t get
• One leg straight over the bar

Basket Swing
Key Teaching Points Common Errors Diagram
• Hold onto the bar • Loose body tension
• Put two feet through the
bars
• Swing upside down

Swing in Support

Cast
Key Teaching Points Common Errors Diagram
• Pull up and lead forward • Shoulders not
over the bar leaning forward
• Chest in over the bar
• Strong body tension