Heel Snap Turn

Event

Floor

Skill

Turn

Equipment

None

 

 

Drill Overview

Gymnast stands on floor, in either Coupé or Relevé, flat foot, with arms in turn prep position. Gymnast brings arms to turn position as she turns, then holds the position at the end. Get creative on how many turns, amount of turn, etc based on the amount of turn you are trying to accomplish, below are some ideas:

1/4 Turn, hold 3 seconds, 1/4 turn

1/2 Turn hold

1/2 Turn, hold 3 seconds, 1/2 turn

1/4 Turn, hold 3 seconds, 1/4 turn, hold 3 seconds, 1/2 turn

What this helps with

Control, balance, snapping to relevé, initiating turn with heel