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Though it is large in comparison with other pieces of apparatus, its solidity and form make it fairly easy for beginners to handle, although at times it can prove difficult to keep in place or to change planes. Swings and circles, turning over, passing through, and throwing are additional characteristics of hoop work and all play an important part in the finished sequence. As with the rope, the grip on the hoop should be light so that the various manipulations may be performed with smoothness and dexterity, although occasionally, when preparing for some of the throws, for instance, the grip will need to be very firm. The two types of grip used are the over grasp (hand on the outside of the hoop, fingers curled around it) and the under grasp (hand inside the hoop, palm upwards as if hanging the hoop on the hand). The thumb and fingers play a vital part in all the various skills involving the use of the hand or hands. As with the other apparatus, work must be performed in the left hand …

Though it is large in comparison with other pieces of apparatus, its solidity and form make it fairly easy for beginners to handle, although at times it can prove difficult to keep in place or to change planes. Swings and circles, turning over, passing through, and throwing are additional characteristics of hoop work and all play an important part in the finished sequence. As with the rope, the grip on the hoop should be light so that the various manipulations may be performed with smoothness and dexterity, although occasionally, when preparing for some of the throws, for instance, the grip will need to be very firm. The two types of grip used are the over grasp (hand on the outside of the hoop, fingers curled around it) and the under grasp (hand inside the hoop, palm upwards as if hanging the hoop on the hand). The thumb and fingers play a vital part in all the various skills involving the use of the hand or hands. As with the other apparatus, work must be performed in the left hand …

whilst the apparatus is in the air, much practice in the art of throwing is necessary, and the mastery of catching the apparatus too. What is being performed under the apparatus will dictate the speed and the angle of the throw. Knowing also that it is important to show a variety of throws and catches, it is necessary to use different grips and different directions. However, before any of these more complex techniques can be attempted, the basic throw must be mastered. Because this skill has to be performed with the use of one hand only, I would recommend that the beginner starts with the hoop as it is easier to grip and control. Hold the hoop in the right hand in over grasp and swing the arm down to the side and back, keeping the hoop parallel to the body. As the arm goes back, the wrist will be cocked with the back of the hand facing the floor, the grip should be firm. Next, the arm swings through to stretch forwards and upwards into the throwing action. Try to keep the arm as strai …

This also applies to other actions like the turnover, and getting through the hoop, and having already suggested that the rhythmic gymnastics apparatus is fun to play with; these are two characteristics movements which are just that. Try some of the following: 1. Stand the hoop vertically in the floor, spin it with the thumb and fingers and run round it or perform a body wave before collecting it. Watch its spinning action carefully, and turn the wrist and fingers in the same direction as the hoop is spinning in order to regrasp it. 2. Holding the hoop with both hands apart and underneath the outside edge, lower the arms and then swing them upwards into a throw, releasing the hoop so that it turns over on itself when in the air. 3. With one or both hands holding the hoop, using either under grasp or over grasp, skip forwards or backwards through it. Perform some skips on the spot, and then begin to travel. 4. From a kneeling position on the floor with the hoop held horizontally overhe …

What is being performed under the apparatus will dictate the speed and the angle of the throw. Knowing also that it is important to show a variety of throws and catches, it is necessary to use different grips and different directions. However, before any of these more complex techniques can be attempted, the basic throw must be mastered. Because this skill has to be performed with the use of one hand only, I would recommend that the beginner starts with the hoop as it is easier to grip and control. Hold the hoop in the right hand in over grasp and swing the arm down to the side and back, keeping the hoop parallel to the body. As the arm goes back, the wrist will be cocked with the back of the hand facing the floor, the grip should be firm. Next, the arm swings through to stretch forwards and upwards into the throwing action. Try to keep the arm as straight as possible; this will be difficult if it is too close to the body because the hoop will hit the floor. Remember to keep the arm a …

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The hoop lends itself to a wide variety of ways of throwing and catching, and these develop from swings in the various planes, with one hand or with both. A forward backward swing at the side of the body with the hoop held in over grasp in the right hand is the first swing to use for throwing. It can be done with feet together or feet apart, changing hands and feet in the same way as the exercise described with the rope. The technique differs again due to the size and solidity of the hoop, because the arm should remain almost fully stretched though not rigid in order to prevent the hoop hitting the floor as it swings past the leg, the body leans away slightly from the swinging arm. Also, the arm is held away from the body a little to allow for more freedom of the swing. Unlike the rope where the action is mostly brought about through the wrist, the swing occurs through the shoulder joint and so the whole arm is used. As the hoop reaches the peak of its forward swing, it can be release …