There were some good comments on blantonnick’s Healy post.
ryantroop suggested teaching it from early pirouette, something I’d never even considered.
blantonnick linked to Dylan Carney. This is truly a different skill, it’s so early. Forward giant with full twist to el-grip.
I love it!
Click PLAY or watch Dylan Carney on YouTube. (Healy at 9sec)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suY887QhmLs
Many girls do that skill. And more. But I can’t recall another male gymnast doing anything like it.
