Tag Archives: Pike

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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Arabian Double Pike

Posted on January 19, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series: Arabian Double Pike

The following gymnast is training to master further arabian double progressive steps like the arabian double pike to a soft mat on the floor area. He does a good job landing on his feet, but he could have created better rotation with a closer pike.

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Arabian Double Pike Another Example

Posted on January 19, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 3 of 2 in the series: Arabian Double Pike

Maximizing the gymnast’s power through the appropriate physical preparation and applying this power to build tumbling speed and quick rebounds helps to create upper level tumbling skills. Observe this demonstrator’s quick round-off to handspring rebound.

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Yurchenko Half on Front Pike

Posted on January 19, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series: Twisting Yurchenkos

For the yurchenko half-on the shoulders are moved from a blocking position in front of the feet to slightly behind the feet. The gymnast is performing an early twist and a quick half turn to get a good amount of air off the table. The gymnast contacts the table with the hands ahead of the shoulders.

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