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However, the rope is also used when folded three or four times, either to jump over, to hook up the foot into a balance, to hold momentarily around the waist or shoulders or in any position. Again, possibilities are wide and varied, and there is opportunity for the gymnast and coach to create their own original movements. One other rope action which should be added to your vocabulary is the release. This means that one end of the rope is thrown away whilst a grip is maintained on the other end. This is developed from an open rope swing. Probably the easiest to try first is from the side swing in the door plane. As the weight is transferred across to the right side, swing the left arm down towards the floor and at the same time let go of the end of the rope. Because you are swinging across to the right, the rope will brush the floor and swing out to the right side. As the end rises up from the floor, you can either catch it in your right hand which is already holding the other end, or …

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