coachmolly
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- Jan 18, 2009
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I am looking for clarification on the level 4 bar dismount and am sure someone here can help. However I am not sure how to best describe the 2 methods very well.
I always thought the gymnast swung out released with 1 hand- performed the 1/2 turn- tapped the bar with the hand that released and then landed. One hand staying on the bar the entire time.
Someone just told me that is incorrect- the gymnast should swing out- release with 1 hand- perform the 1/2 turn- tap with the hand that was released and then release with the hand that has remained on the bar and tap that on the top of the bar as well before landing?
I have read the text, watched the USAG videos, and watched lots of other videos of level 4 bar routines and I don't think I have ever seen it performed the 2nd way but maybe I'm missing something. I haven't coached compulsories in a few years so I could be wrong, just want to make sure my kids are doing the correct thing.
I always thought the gymnast swung out released with 1 hand- performed the 1/2 turn- tapped the bar with the hand that released and then landed. One hand staying on the bar the entire time.
Someone just told me that is incorrect- the gymnast should swing out- release with 1 hand- perform the 1/2 turn- tap with the hand that was released and then release with the hand that has remained on the bar and tap that on the top of the bar as well before landing?
I have read the text, watched the USAG videos, and watched lots of other videos of level 4 bar routines and I don't think I have ever seen it performed the 2nd way but maybe I'm missing something. I haven't coached compulsories in a few years so I could be wrong, just want to make sure my kids are doing the correct thing.