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gymnastjess
Hi, On my glide swing on the way in i do it just fine and dont drag my feet, but coming out of the glide about halfway back my feet start to drag, could this be because im too tall?
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It's probably because you're tall and also you need to work on ab strength. Lots of v-sits, best thing EVER for abs!! Do you do pike glide swings or straddle glide swings? If you're tall, straddle glide swings may be easier for you.
I have had this same problem except I can bring back my glide swing but no matter what I do I tap either in the middle or at the end of the glide swing. I have pretty long legs so I've come to 2 conclusions that may help you.
1. Make sure the bar is high enough. I personally like/think the bar should be about shoulder height. Maybe a tad bit shorter but not much. So if your working out with shorter/younger girls you may have the bar set to short.
2. Ab strength. I'm a rather tall gymnast (although short for my age. 17 and 5'3") and I've just been drilling the ab strength. If you can't do a full v-up then try putting your legs up on a couch or folded up mat and v-up from there and then you can work your way down. If you can't do leg lifts yet try just doing lots as high as you can without touching the ground (even if it's just a foot of the ground, better then nothing) Otherwise just keep practicing.
Try not to let your feet drop at the end of your glide, keep them at the same level as the rest of the glide, that will also help so you don't have to bring them back up after you drop. I know this might effect the 'extend' of you glide, but this will help until you get a good consistent glide.
I still tap, but these are the things that have made it better and have been helping!
I hope you get it soon, I feel your pain, it effects all of your bars!
Hi Jess, Sorry I have not been able to respond to your PM, but your inbox was full so it didn't allow me to send you a message.
Yes, you can do straddle glide instead or a pike glide and there is no deduction.
nicci1999 In Australia the Glide swing in required for levels 2, 3 and 4 on bars. Level 2 and 3 do a single glide swing and level 4 do two connected Glide swings (unless they can kip). It is different to the USA, the gymnasts must actually complete the glide and let go on the bar and finish behind the bar in a standing position.
Jess, strength is often the issue with a glide swing, can you do a forward roll over the bar and stop your feet from hitting the ground. If you can't then more strength will be required for the move.
When you jump to catch the bar make sure you jump UP to catch the bar not forward, as you catch the bar make sure your legs are tight and your chest is in. Extend your glide out as long as you can.