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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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