Most coaches spend far too little time teaching the skill of “regrasp”.
How gymnasts “catch” a bar is far more complicated than you might think.
Gymnasts with hand guards often contact the bar first with the wrist then slide or bounce down the bar until the hands are in the correct position. (This is one of the main reasons I prefer female gymnasts to delay starting to use hand guards as long as possible.)
Many experienced gymnasts catch “too close” with bent arms to be sure they do not miss the regrasp. It’s essential to straighten the arms before swinging through the bottom.
regrasping too close and in the wrong body position
DRILLS TO TEACH REGRASP:
1) Jump from a distance and “slap” the bar.
2) Jump from a distance and “regrasp” the bar. Then push away. (This is the most important drill.)
3) Jump from a distance and “regrasp” the bar. Swing through.
Make a game of these drills awarding points for successful attempts. Body position on regrasp must be correct (stretched hollow) for a down swing.
Of course either “missing” the bar or “catching and then slipping” is very dangerous.
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