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
