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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 …

These skills are difficult to perform with the ball as it is not easy to control the apparatus without holding it. A grip with the fingers is not permitted, neither is a hooking of the wrist to hold the ball against the forearm called cupping. At all times, the ball should be balanced freely on the hand with the fingers extended. When performing a swing in a backwards direction, the arm is turned outwards so that the ball can remain balanced on the hand without being gripped by the fingers. In spiraling or twisting the ball over or under the body, the palm needs to remain upwards, the movement made large and with full extension, and the ball kept well away from the body. Finally, let us consider the simple movement of spinning, easily performed when the ball is placed on the floor. With fingers on top of the ball and spread wide, give a twist or flick of the wrist in a circular motion to set the ball spinning on the spot, like a top. During this action, the gymnast can show almost any …

A grip with the fingers is not permitted, neither is a hooking of the wrist to hold the ball against the forearm called cupping. At all times, the ball should be balanced freely on the hand with the fingers extended. When performing a swing in a backwards direction, the arm is turned outwards so that the ball can remain balanced on the hand without being gripped by the fingers. In spiraling or twisting the ball over or under the body, the palm needs to remain upwards, the movement made large and with full extension, and the ball kept well away from the body. Finally, let us consider the simple movement of spinning, easily performed when the ball is placed on the floor. With fingers on top of the ball and spread wide, give a twist or flick of the wrist in a circular motion to set the ball spinning on the spot, like a top. During this action, the gymnast can show almost any of the body movement skills, for she is free of the ball. This is quite permissible, provided that both gymnast an …

The Just Right Grip by Gibson The Just Right Grip was developed for lady gymnasts who need a dowel grip, but whose hands may be too small for the standard dowel grips on the market. This grip will also allow more hand contact with the bar, yet protect the advanced gymnast from rips. The Just Right Grip is constructed of the same high quality leather as a standard grip, but is cut more narrowly and closes with a buckle for greater support and stability. Sizes Available (measure from base of palm to tip of longest finger): XX-Small (00) - up to 5-1/2″, X-Small (0) 5-1/2 to 6″, Small (1) 6 to 6-1/2″, Medium (2) 6-1/2 to 7-1/4″, and Large (3) 7-1/4″ up

The Just Right Too Grip by Gibson The Just Right Too - by popular demand. Constructed with the same narrower cut as the original Just Right, Gibson as designed our newest grip with a Velcro closure. The grip is sewn from high quality leather and has a stitched and glued dowel. Sizes Available (measure from base of palm to tip of longest finger): XX-Small (00) - up to 5-1/2″, X-Small (0) 5-1/2 to 6″, Small (1) 6 to 6-1/2″, Medium (2) 6-1/2 to 7-1/4″, and Large (3) 7-1/4″ up
Customer Review: Good product, does the job!
I purchased these for my Gymnast daughter. She loves them! The sizes are true to fit. You will need sweat-band type wrist bands for better comfort. Well manufactured.