Illusion turn

[jimmnastt]

Anyone have tips, tricks, or drills to teach an illusion on floor?

 

[Mack_the_Ripper]

Start with needle kicks on the leg they're going to turn on. Then when the needle kick is good, you should start turning towards the outside - I do an illusion on my right leg, so I turn towards my left shoulder. I put my right hand on the ground when I do it, but eventually you can learn to do it with no hands if you're flexible enough. It's a lot of trial-and-error to get the timing and balance right.

 

[marie83]

Can you watch bgtv? (on the British gymnastics homepage)

There was an excellent video on illusion turns on there if you can!

 

[Iwannabemargo]

ooooooohhh - heads off to check it out (whilst watching strictly)

 

[gymmomof1]

Lane Jarred does that skill and I believe she has info about it on her website. Gymnastike also has an interview with her where she talks about it. She actually does it ending in a scale. She does it on beam and floor. Just google her name.

 

[Galadriel]

Vertical splits initially and try and hold the vertical split and walk your hands round, when you get to 1/4 of the way try and turn to stand.
someone holding your hand and guiding you through the motion on your back
- couple of things dd mentioned
definitely with touching a hand on the ground initially, then losing the hand

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dont know if above link works...

 

[bogwoppit]

I was able to watch the British gym video a few weeks back. GReat tutorial.