Gymnastic Classes

In every case, the rolling action must be smooth and continuous and should be performed with elegance and style. This is particularly important consideration for the roll on the floor, for in starting it off the gymnast must bend the knees in order to get low, almost brushing the fingers along the floor, as in a normal ten pin bowling action. This not only ensures a smooth rolling action on the floor, but also looks more elegant than having your bottom stuck up in the air. One the ball is set in motion any body movement may be performed before the ball is collected again. The gymnast could perform a dance step, leaps alongside or over the ball, or add a turn or a body wave as well. Try collecting the ball in a variety of different ways. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Overtake the ball and with a half turn to face it, collect it in one hand, palm upwards. 2. Move alongside the ball and, still facing the same way, collect it with the hand facing backwards, palm upwards. 3. Overtake the …

Wood dowel of 7mm diameter, cut to length between 45cm and 55cm for youngsters and beginners. 2. Curtain hook, such as screw in open ended eyelet for net curtains 3. Swivel, such as fishing tackle safety pin swivel 4. Glue, such as Araldite or similar The dowel is usually available in lengths of 6 or 10 feet from your local DIY shop and once you have sawn it to the required length, the ends can be lightly sandpapered to smooth them down and remove any rough edges. The handle end may be covered if desired with plastic or Elastoplasts tape, or any other suitable covering, but this is not an essential requirement. The swivel is acquired from a fishing tackle shop, and it is recommended that the safety pin type is purchased. Others are available, notably the key ring type, but they have been found to be problematic since the ribbon catches on the sharp ends. The ring end of the swivel is slipped on to the curtain hook which has been prised open sufficiently to allow this. The curtain ring …