‘shaping’ for layout backward

Backward “gainer” drills are great for many reasons. Including the hip action on takeoff and shape for a hollow layout.

Chellsie Memmell, by coincidence, is an ideal model at the beginning of this video tutorial.

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‘SET’ drill for rotation

Love it.

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Opening the hips on take-off generates backwards rotation. That’s an indirect reaction force that some beginners struggle to master.

Many beginners RUSH into the salto position before finishing the spring.

Kiya Johnson – Floor

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Luciana Alvarado for #BLM

Luciana made a statement on social justice as part of her choreography.

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