SPORTS ACROBATICS LEVELS MANUAL - Gymnastics Australia

L1 – Pair – Balance
L1 – Pair – Balance
1
Skill Description of Skill Important Points
Pair Skill
Top faces towards base and
stands on bases thighs
supported by holding bases
arms (3 sec hold)
Top and Base
Straight arms in hold
Top
Straight legs
No pike or arch
Base
Squat not below horizontal
(hips above knees)
No arch in back
2
3
Individual Skill
Front support (2 sec hold)
turn over to rear support (2
sec hold)
Pair Skill
Top holds front support
with hands on bases knees.
Base supports top with
hands on shins or ankles (3
sec hold)
Front Support
Straight arms and legs
Shoulders over hands
No pike or arch in body
Turn
No pause in turn
Body shape is maintained
Rear Support
Straight arms and legs
Shoulders over hands
No pike or arch in body
Base
Arms straight
Hands over shoulders
depending on height of top
Top
Arms straight
No arch or pike in body
Toes pointed
Shoulders over hands
4
Individual Skill
Stride Splits (2 sec hold)
OR
Straddle Sit (2 sec hold)
OR
Pike Sit (2 sec hold)
Split
Minimum split 135°
Leg turned out and in line
with splits
Straight legs
Trunk not leaning
excessively forward
No excessive support of
hands on floor
Pike / Straddle Sit
Straight back and legs
Minimum hip angle 45°
Straddle min 135°
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Version 1 – January 2007