Category: horizontal bar

H Bar / Trampoline stunt

I’m intrigued with this combination of apparatus.

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introducing Backwards Flyaway

Sure you could SPOT your beginners hundreds of times. 🙄

Better is to set up a soft mat hill so they can practice it on their own.

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We tied one end of the landing mat to the pulleys used for a spotting belt.

Underneath we braced the HILL with spotting boxes.

introducing Press to Handstand

Beginners often train years before making their first straight arm Press to Handstand.

It’s essential they feel SAFE when leaning too far.

Challenge gymnasts to get their hips (Centre of Mass) over the hands before lifting toes off the floor.

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introducing Beat Swing

The concept of Beat Swing can be difficult for beginners. Their limbs are relatively short.

Swinging on Rings is a great way to start. Next do the Beat Swing in slow motion with feet touching the ground while hanging on either Rings or Bar.

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introducing Cross Support swing

A great way to start for both boys and girls is on spotting boxes.

It’s safe and fun. Challenge kids to do their best and highest swings with a sponge between the feet.

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Hidetaka Miyachi interview

He wants to qualify as a H Bar specialist to Tokyo. Dreams of winning a medal.

Epke Zonderland is the specialist to beat at the moment, I’d say.

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Nick Mallia – Yamawaki to Def mixed grip

This is big.

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Nick’s been doing the Yamawaki to Def for a while. (VIDEO)