SPORTS ACROBATICS LEVELS MANUAL - Gymnastics Australia

L2 – Trio - Dynamic
L2 – Trio - Dynamic
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Skill Description of Skill Important Points
Group Skill
Top stands with arms out
to side horizontal between
base and middle. Top
jumps up with assistance
from base and middle
(assisted straight jump) to
land on floor. No release
Individual Skill
Forward roll to pike
handstand (momentary
hold)
Group Skill
Top jumps up and
backward onto basket.
Base and middle then
throw top and re-catch on
back.
Top
Arms horizontal and straight
No arch or pike
Controlled landing
Working with partners
Base and Middle
Both working together
No throw, only lift
Arms must get straight in the
lift
Top must not be held at the
top point
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
Must show flight onto basket
No arch or pike in jump,
throw or landing.
Base and Middle
No excessive strain
Working together to aid
timing in throw and catch
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Individual Skill
Step hop, step hop, step,
step, stride leap
OR
Step hop, Step hop, step,
tuck jump
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 26
Version 1 – January 2007