Mary Lee Tracy posted an interesting series of drills. They obviously work — though I’d certainly not introduce twisting this way to beginners.
Training Layout Saltos with arms up is typically used to prepare for adding another salto.
For example, moving from Backward Layout to Double Back tucked.
In this video, MLT uses it to make it more difficult for the gymnasts to tilt twist. Interesting.
I like the challenge for advanced kids who are already doing Double Twist and more. I think it could help them twist more efficiently.
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Gymnastics Coaching.com 