- Jun 26, 2009
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I've seen some younger gymnasts do giants on the low bar with a spot because they don't need to bend their legs, but now I'm starting to see them in competition:
YouTube - Taylor Allex Level 10 Bars - Peppermint Twist
(right after her shoot half to the low bar)
[video=youtube;EtNqX0U15t4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtNqX0U15t4[/video]
Is this normal? Wouldn't they get a deduction for bending their legs so they can't hit the ground?
Personally, this almost seems lazy to me. It's much harder to planche over and control your kip then to just swing around into a giant.
Opinions? Comments?
YouTube - Taylor Allex Level 10 Bars - Peppermint Twist
(right after her shoot half to the low bar)
[video=youtube;EtNqX0U15t4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtNqX0U15t4[/video]
Is this normal? Wouldn't they get a deduction for bending their legs so they can't hit the ground?
Personally, this almost seems lazy to me. It's much harder to planche over and control your kip then to just swing around into a giant.
Opinions? Comments?
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