Category Archives: Uneven Bars

Incline Mat Reverse Hecht Drill

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

The reverse hecht is a complex skill where the gymnast swinging up on the back giant direction suddenly must be able to change this directional motion and release the bar flipping on the opposite direction. Any drill that can help an athlete to begin understanding and reverse it toward a front flipping action is enhancing the approach to eventually master this release.

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Reverse Hecht Tumble Track Drill

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

This tumble track drill is another possible introductory approach to some of the reverse hecht technical actions. The gymnast’s goal is to fly back toward the resi-mat at the same time that her body stands up and aims to create forward rotation.

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Reverse Hecht Timer to Pit

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

Although the gymnast demonstrating the drill has not mastered all its technical details correctly and is still showing too much pancake position, the final goal is to turn over forward the whole body in one single unit with the straddle legs moving backwards and closing without the gymnast getting stuck or exhibiting a very deep pancake.

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Reverse Hecht Slow Motion

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

These two reverse hechts were performed by a junior elite gymnast still in the process of learning the skill. He misses the first turn and catches the second, and it seems that one of the main differences between both attempts was related to the direction of the arm throw to begin the flying phase.

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Missed Reverse Hecht Landings

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

When athletes miss their reverse hecht releases, if possible, they must aim to land flat and try not to use their arms which can result in an injury to an upper limb bone or joint. Check how this gymnast aims for a proper whole body flat landing.

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Pike Reverse Hecht

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

These are a few video examples of pike reverse hechts performed by junior athletes starting the skill. Regardless of the body position, all great reverse hechts require a sudden stop after the tap kick to a candle stick. Gymnasts should demonstrate high straddle hechts before mastering pike and layout hects.

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Layout Reverse Hecht

Posted on April 18, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series: Reverse Hecht

Besides the larger amount of power required to perform a layout reverse hecht compared to a piked reverse hecht, the main difference between both skills is given by the way the bar is cleared during the flying phase. A true layout hecht clears the bar in a straight or hollow position without exhibiting any obvious hip flex.

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Shaposnykova

Posted on February 2, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series: Shaposnykova

To learn this uneven bar release the gymnasts first must develop powerful and consistent free hips to handstand. The shoulder angle opening becomes a dynamic body throw as the bent wrists straighten while the hands release the rail.

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Shaposnykova Spot

Posted on February 2, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series: Shaposnykova

In this spotting approach the coach is assisting from the opposite side of the gymnast’s free hip initiation and helping to assure that the athlete has enough flying momentum toward the upper rail and that her body, legs, and heels do not hit the lower bar.

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Free Hip Shaposnykova or Hindorf Timer

Posted on February 2, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series: Shaposnykova

Before any athlete starts learning a Shaposnykova release to catch the upper rail, or a Hindorf, they must demonstrate a consistent ability to perform powerful free-hip handstands. Once they have proven they are capable, they can begin training this drill where the goal is to finish the free-hip with an open shoulder angle and the center of mass slightly beyond the vertical support.

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