Split Leg Extension
BeamFloorLeap2 Yoga Blocksor2 Mats of equal heightDrill Overview Gymnast starts between two blocks in a half split (even if they can do a full split) with one hand on each block. Slowly extend the back leg straight, then lower back down to floor Focus on the back leg...
Leap from Knee
BeamFloorLeapNoneDrill Overview Gymnast starts kneeling, with non-dominant knee up. Gymnast performs a leap from the kneeling position. Focus on the leap traveling upwards, rather than forwards. The gymnast should still have an aggressive pop to split at the top of...
Beam Wall Handstand
BeamHandstandLow BeamWallDrill Overview Place a low beam with end towards padded wall (you can use a cheese mat against the wall). Gymnast places hands on beam then walks legs up towards wall. Gymnast needs to be positioned so hips are directly over wrists in...