SPORTS ACROBATICS LEVELS MANUAL - Gymnastics Australia

L2 – Pair – Dynamic
L2 – Pair – Dynamic
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Skill Description of Skill Important Points
Pair Skill
Straight jump dismount
(facing out)
Top stands on bases thighs,
facing the same way as the
base, and then does an
assisted straight jump to
land on the floor in front of
the base.
Base must release and then
re-catch top to land.
Individual Skill
Forward roll to pike
handstand (momentary
hold)
Pair Skill
Top standing on bases
knees with support from
bases arms (facing each
other). Top performs a
straight jump dismount
with bases assistance.
Base must release top and
re-catch for landing
Individual Skill
Step hop, step hop, step,
step, stride leap
OR
Step hop, Step hop, step,
tuck jump
Top
No arch or pike in standing
or jump
Hips at least waist height in
jump
Base
Straight arms in stand on
thighs
Thighs not below horizontal
in squat
Assists tops landing
Forward Roll
Roll on shoulders
No push off floor with hands
in standing
Pike Handstand
Straight arms
Feet must leave the floor
Pike must be more closed
than 45°
No pause between roll and
leg drive
Top
No pike or arch in body in
standing or jump
Legs and arms straight in the
air
No excessive lean on base in
the stand
Good upward flight
No fall against base, or deep
squat in landing
Base
No excessive support of top
Must not be lift, top is to
show flight
Step hop
Thigh of free leg horizontal
Stride leap
Upright body
Even leg split
Minimum 135° split
Tuck Jump
Knees at least 45° above
horizontal
Upright body
No pause between parts
© Gymnastics Australia Sports Acrobatics Levels Manual Page 22
Version 1 – January 2007