Skill Connection for Beginners
Jump back drills are great to establish what a skill connection feels like in this safe and fun set up.
Snap Back
Using the Folding Incline to teach the hip lift in the back handspring is a fun and easy side station.
Snap Quarter Turns
1/4 turns teach the athlete the heel snap required to do skills, adding a the TumblTape and numbers help the athlete understand what the expectations are immediately.
Snapping Action for a Back Handspring
The Fitness Wheel is a fun place to break down the snap action needed for the back handspring.
Split Jump Drill with Al Fong Blocks
Hip Rise for jumps and leaps is a must, this drill not only works on that but on actively working through both legs.
Strong Kicks with Sliders
Forward and Side skills require a strong kick to take the athlete over the top, this slider drill gives immediate feedback to the athlete.
T-Trainer Pit Tumbling
The T-Trainer is a great take off when learning tumbling skills into a pit. So many skills, so much fun!
Teaching Beginners to Support and Shift their Weight
Weight transfer from one foot to the other is confusing for some preschoolers, this drill is easy with lots of visual cues.