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Inside Endo to Full Pirouette to Eagle Grip

Posted on January 27, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 5 of 4 in the series: Inside Endo

As mentioned before for the endo to mixed grip full pirouette combination, some of the gymnasts’ main goals are to clear the rail, to flow from the endo to the pirouette without a large pause, and to swing down square. Notice how the gymnast keeps his eyes on the bar during the full pirouette.

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Straps Eagle Grip Swings and Inverted Giants

Posted on January 13, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series: Straps Skills

The gymnast then makes a backwards roll to dislocate. The athlete must shift the wrists to maintain proper weight support at peak height or his body may collapse against the bar. Notice also the wrists shift on each inverted giants ascending phase to support.

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