1. The most important focus on the horizontal bar is the continued development
of the basic giant swing technique. The more effective the body position is in
the downward and upward phases of the swing, the easier it is to perform the
future skills required on this event. Close attention should be paid to precise
execution in this area in order to insure the safety of the gymnast as he
progresses through each level.
2. Critical release elements built into these routines such as a hop regrasp and
salto backward dismounts (“Flyaway”) require mastery of the hang position, the
“tap swing” action, control of the proper body position and timing of the lift
action.
3. In addition, turning skills such as the “blind change turn” and the pirouette
cannot be executed without mastery of proper swing technique, timing of the
wrist shift, and control of the proper body position.
4. Of particular importance in executing the “in-bar” skills that are included
in the specified bonus options is the understanding of the importance of an
early wrist shift to control the support position. The gymnast’s future
development on this event is in large part dependent upon the ability to control
the handstand position. Shifting the wrists early and freely in both the forward
and backward direction to gain early support as well as an efficient hang
position are the most important skills a young gymnast can develop.
1. From a still hang in overgrip, hanging ½ turn to mixed grip, change second hand to
overgrip.
2. Pullover to support with spotter assistance.
SB #1: Replace #2 with pullover to support WITHOUT spotter assistance Momentary stop
in support is allowed.
3. Cast to undershoot forward.
SB #2: Replace #3 with cast to back hip circle to undershoot forward.
4. Swing backward, tap swing forward.
5. Swing backward, tap swing forward.
6. Swing backward and up-rise to hop with both hands, tap swing forward.
7. Swing backward, tap swing forward.
8. Swing backward, tap swing forward.
9. Swing backward to uprise and release hands dismounting to stand.
1. From a hang position in over-grip, pullover to support.
2. Cast to back hip circle to undershoot forward.
SB #1: Replace #2 with cast to free hip circle to undershoot forward.
3. Swing backward, tap swing forward with ½ turn to mixed grip.
4. Tap swing forward, swing backward and change hand to double overgrip.
5. Swing forward and kip to support. Momentary stop in support is
allowed.
6. Cast to undershoot forward.
SB#2: Following #6, add swing backward, tap swing forward to swinging pullover (¾ giant swing backwards to undershoot
forward.
7. Swing backward, tap swing forward.
8. Swing backward, tap swing forward.
9. Swing backward to up-rise and release hands dismounting to stand.
SB #3: Replace #9 with swing backward, tap swing forward to salto backward (flyaway) tucked, piked, or stretched
dismount.
1. From hang position in undergrip, pullover to support.
2. Cast forward to ¾ giant swing forward.
SB #1: Replace #2 with cast forward to one or more giant swings forward to ¾ giant swing forward.
3. Hop both hands simultaneously to double overgrip.
4. Tap swing forward with ½ turn to mixed grip, tap swing forward in mixed
grip.
5. Swing backward in mixed grip, change hand to double overgrip.
6. Swing forward, kip to support.
7. Cast to ¾ giant swing backward (baby giant).
SB#2: Replace #7 with cast to free hip circle, swing forward to ¾ giant swing backward
(baby giant).
SB#3: Replace #7 with, cast to two giant swings backward and ¾ giant swing backward (baby
giant).
8. Undershoot to swing backward.
9. Tap swing forward, swing backward.
10. Tap swing forward to salto backward (flyaway) tucked, piked or stretched
dismount.
1. From hang or small preliminary swing in overgrip, cast forward (stemme) to a back
up-rise, free hip circle at horizontal.
SB #1: Replace #1 with from hang or small preliminary swing in overgrip, cast
forward (stemme) to a back uprise, free hip circle
through handstand.
2. Tap swing forward with ½ turn or hop ½ turn to both hands in overgrip.
3. Tap swing forward to ¾ giant swing backward (baby giant), undershoot.
4. Swing backward, swing forward, kip to support, change both hands to
undergrip.
5. Cast forward to one or more giant swings forward.
SB #2: Following #5, add Endo through handstand.
6. Giant swing forward with ½ turn (pirouette).
7. One or more giant swings backward.
SB#3: Following #7, add Stalder or ‘Toe on – Toe off’ through handstand. One or more giants
allowed prior to #8.
8. ¾ giant swing backward (baby giant), undershoot to swing backward.
9. Tap swing forward to salto backward (flyaway) tucked, piked or stretched
dismount.
SB#4: Replace #8 and #9 with one or more giants backward with salto backward (flyaway) tucked, piked or stretched
dismount.
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