CHAPITRE1 (TRAINING THEORY)b - Fedec

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Manual for Acrobatics: Handstand, hand to hand, banquine
In the picture sequence above the group use a tempo preparation before bending for
the pitch. Notice that:
1. The upper bodies of both catchers remain straight and upright throughout the
pitch and the catch
2. Both catchers are prepared to receive the flyer right from the moment she takes
off, with the arms above the head.
3. The catchers take the flyer at the wrist and the upper arm to ensure stability on
landing.
Pitch to sit in cradle
In this skill, the flyer is caught by the catchers with one hand under the upper leg or
knee and the other at the waist or just below. In this example the catchers are bending
the knees far more than the trio in the earlier examples. This is probably because of the
difference in size and weight of the flyer and the need to put more energy into the pitch.
Somersault dismount from platform
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Part3/ Banquine