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LECTURE 6
ROTATION
This DMP is represented by any turn or spin around an internal axis. There are three axis.
These are transverse, anterior / posterior and longitudinal axis.
TRANSVERSE AXIS
Run an imaginary stick from the left to the right hip and you have the transverse axis.
Rotations around the axis involve all turns forwards and backwards.
Related skills
§ Forward and backward rolls
§ Front and back saults
§ Pull over and forward roll around the bar
§ Back hip circle
FORWARD ROLL
a. Physical Preparation
Ø Tuck rocks to stand
Ø Tuck activities with ball
Ø Dish and tuck positions
Ø Bear walks
Ø Crab walks
Ø Partner sit-ups
d. Extension
ROTATION
BACKWARD ROLL
a. Physical Preparation
Ø Tuck rocks to stand
Ø Tuck activities with ball
Ø Dish and tuck positions
Ø Bear walks
Ø Crab walks
Ø Partner sit-ups
c. Common errors
Ø Lack of tuck position
Ø Opening the tuck during rotation\poor physical preparation in support
Ø Not tucking chin on chest
d. Extension
Progressions
Change starting and finishing positions
Change body shapes
Try up and down slopes
Do with a partner or small groups
KTPs
Ø Bend knees
Ø Lower head and push with feet
Ø Roll onto shoulders and upper back
Ø Keep head tucked into chest
HLTH2203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 6
ROTATION
Run an imaginary stick in a straight line from your belly button through to your back and you
have the anterior – posterior axis. Rotations around this axis involve all sideways rotations.
CARTWHEELS
a. Physical Preparation
Ø Dish hold-arms down
Ø Wheelbarrow walks
Ø Heel extensions on box
Ø Crab flip to bear walks
Ø Front support walks
Ø Handstand on floor
c. Common errors
Ø Hands placed across the line of leg
Ø Hips close in support or on step down
Ø Chest out and shoulders close
Ø Kick does not go over the top of hands
d. Where did you spot for this?
Ø Side
Ø One hand on their lower back near the hip
Ø Other hand across body on other hip
KTPs
Ø Arms at ears
Ø Dominant foot forwards
Ø Finish standing up facing original starting point