Drill

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Gymnastics

Back Tuck Set & Stall Drill

Fix piking down early by owning the set before rotation

10 min
4 x 3 sets into pit or onto mat stack
Advanced

Why this drill

Builds toward fix piking down early by owning the set before rotation.

Instructions

  1. 1From a strong takeoff, jump tall with arms driving up and chest lifted.
  2. 2Hold the tall 'set' position a beat — eyes on a fixed point.
  3. 3Only after peak height, pull the tuck and look for the landing.
  4. 4Land into the pit or on the mat stack with chest up.

What to focus on

Full height before the tuck starts.

Recommended reps

4 x 3 sets into pit or onto mat stack

Common mistake

Pulling into tuck off the floor, which cuts the set and drops the landing.