The support skill exists in almost every USAG rings routine (aside from level 4). The arms and body should be straight. A hold of 2 seconds is required. The rings should be turned out and the arms should not touch the cables. The head is slightly raised with the chin up. At first, it may be difficult for the gymnast to turn the rings out if their arms are bent. For this reason, the gymnast should first practice the support hold with tight arms and gradually turn the rings further out as they gain enough strength.
The gymnast should build enough strength to hold the support position freely without any difficulty. In order to reach this goal, the gymnast should hold a series of supports on the rings. The rings should be turned out and the arms should be tight.
This drill should be performed on rings. The arms should be tight. The gymnast performs a series of small swings with the rings turned out. This helps to build strength and coordination in the support position.
Starting in support on the ends of the parallel bars, the gymnast should make small steps with the arms until they reach the other side of the bars. The arms are straight and the body is extended or in a slight hollow position. Another variation of this drill is to raise one end of the bars, creating an incline for the gymnast to walk up on their hands.
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