Drill

Drills

Gymnastics

Beam Dismount Stick Progression

Salto dismounts that land tall and still

10 min
3 x 4 dismounts into pit or onto mats
Advanced

Why this drill

Builds toward salto dismounts that land tall and still.

Instructions

  1. 1Set tall on the beam, arms lifting before the takeoff.
  2. 2Punch the beam, drive up, and hold the shape to peak height.
  3. 3Open early enough to see the floor, then prepare the landing.
  4. 4Stick and hold — take the progression to the beam only with a coach present.

What to focus on

Height and shape before rotation, eyes finding the floor early.

Recommended reps

3 x 4 dismounts into pit or onto mats

Common mistake

Rushing the flip off the beam and landing deep and forward.