SPORTS ACROBATICS LEVELS MANUAL - Gymnastics Australia

L1 – Trio - Balance
L1 – Trio – Balance
1
Skill Description of Skill Important Points
Group Skill
Top stand on lower back of
base and middle (3 sec
hold). Base and middle
facing same direction OR
facing away from each
other.
Top
Straight legs
Feet on bases lower back
No pike or arch in stand
Base and Middle
Shoulders over hands
Hips over knees
Straight arms, no pike or
arch in body
2
3
Individual Skill
Front support (2 sec hold)
turn over to rear support (2
sec hold)
Group Skill
Top stands on legs of base
and middle. Base and
Middle kneeling on one
knee each. Base and
middle support top with
both arms on legs or waist
(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
Top
Straight legs
No pike or arch in stand
Base and Middle
Rear leg hip over knee
Front leg knee over foot
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