Bar changes: High to Low

[mvhsgymnast]

This year for High school competitions I am going to do a optional routine.
The requirements are:

Four Bs
1 C
B dismount (or B turn, B release, etc)
2 bar changes

I got my cast handstand yesterday and also Giants.

For my routine my Bs will be
Giant
Giant
Clear Hip

I do not have a C

B dismount will be a layout half (which should count for my 4th B)

One bar change will be low to high so toe circle jump to high bar

I now need a simple bar change to go from High to low... any ideas?

 

[gracefulone]

How would you feel about a baille?

 

[bookworm]

With the skill set as described (i.e just getting cast handstand and giants yesterday) , I can't imagine that a baille will be attainable at this point. Maybe a back straddle... or maybe just take the hit in start value and do the rest of the routine clean.

 

[ryantroop]

This is really something you may want to discuss with your coach. They may have a few good suggestions for you.

In high school, straddle backs are common, as well as bails. They are fairly easy if the coach can spot you/drill it right. If you are looking for unique, then you may have to consider an investment skill - both of the above are investment skills, but can be caught without a handstand. If you have the time and a dedicated coach, talk about working for a pak or something else for the long run. Depending on when your competitions start, I would advise you clean up what you have and stick with it. As is, depending on form, etc.. You're probably gonna go mid 7s to low 8s. If you are a freshman, that's pretty good. Even as a sophomore.

Consider the long term and talk it over with your coach. It all really comes down to their experience and what they are comfortable teaching you.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

the spelling is "bail". it's not named after anyone, so not a noun. thanks,

 

[GetaGrip]

A clear hip straight to handstand is a C I believe.

 

[CoachGoofy]

Talk to your coach, obviously, but what about a dropdown? Once upon a time they were common...get a decent swing and drop from the high bar to the low bar to a glide. You end up facing away from the high bar, so you'd have to do a half pirrouette or switch kip to face the high bar again, but it's a fairly easy transition if you catch in the right place, the mental bit isn't too bad, & it looks neat without being intimidating to try.