open hips on backward tumbling takeoffs

A good drill posted on Gymnastike. Click through to watch the video.

Technique Tuesday with Coach Barry Hyder of Capital Gymnastics. Barry has Mackenzie Brannan show a simple drill that teaches gymnasts to open their hips in the takeoff for double back saltos, full-ins, and double arabians.

Teaching A Tall Takeoff For Double Backs

Similarly, I like gainer backward somersaults. And “Cody” on trampoline.

Most coaches spend too much time worrying about the arms, not enough about an efficient opening of the hips.

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