Split Leg Extension

Event

Beam
Floor

Skill

Leap

Equipment

2 Yoga Blocks
or
2 Mats of equal height

Drill 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 fully extending and front leg staying tight. Don’t let the torso move up and down

What this helps with

Straightening back leg in leap and flexibility.