HLTH203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 8
SWING (and rotation)
PULL OVER BAR
a. Physical Preparation
Strength and flexibility of upper body
Core strength
b. Skill Progressions
Back Hip Pullover: Back hip pullovers are another variety, only you have to pull both feet
up at the same time, requiring a good deal more strength.
Long Hang Pullovers: Starting from a front support on the high bar and cast into it
c. Key Teaching Points
-Grab the bar with your fingers facing away from you
-Take a step back form the bar
-Step forward with your weak foot
-Kick your strong leg up and under the bar
-Chin up to the bar
-Bring your legs together as you flip over the bar
-Straighten your arms when your body is finished flipping
d. Common Errors
Chin not tucked into bar
Pulling up with just one arm
Not getting hips above bar
e. Where do you spot for this?
From the side, hand on persons shoulder and thigh to assist in rotation
HPE2203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 8
SWING (and rotation)
BACK HIP CIRCLE ON BAR
a. Physical Preparation
Strength and flexibility of upper body
Core Strength
b. Skill Progressions
Undershoot
Regular Cast
Candlestick on high bar
c. Key Teaching Points
-Shoulders forward
-Chest in
-Drive with Hip
d. Common Errors
Shoulders not over bar
No momentum/power
e. Where do you spot for this?
From the side, one hand on lower back one hand on thigh to assist in rotation
HLTH2203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 8
SWING
In the school environment most swing apparatus is usually not available but basic swings
on the bar or in the playground can be developed and are beneficial for the development
of upper body strength and spatial awareness.
Swings can be divided in to two categories:
a. Swing in hang
b. Swing in support
SAFETY
Good landings and grip strength are a prerequisite for swing
Participants must show competence in hang and support activities before progressing
to swing
Ensure matting extends far enough both sides of the bar to allow for the body moving
away from the bar on full extension
Ensure participants are regrasping the bar at the top of the back swing
No hock swings without hand grasp
RELATED SKILLS (insert pictures) KTPs
Pendulum swing
-Hold onto bar
-Feet together
-Legs straight
-Swing side to side
Tuck swing
-Jump to bar
-Chest in
-Legs bent
-Knees to chest
-Re-grip at back of swing
Long hang swing
-Jump to the bar
-Chest in
-Legs straight
-Regrip at the back of the swing
HLTH2203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 8
SWING
RELATED SKILLS KTPs
Hock swing
-One leg bent
-Bent leg goes over bar
-Engage core
-Straight arms
Basket swing
- Hold onto the bar
- Swing and bring feet and legs under the bar
- Knees to chest
Novelty ideas for swing
-Swing, release outside hand, turn 180 degrees inside, regrip outside hand and swing
back the other way, continue process.
Change hands/direction
HLTH2203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 8
SWING
SWING IN SUPPORT
Physical Preparation
Strength and flexibility of the upper body
a. Skill Progressions
Lift hips off bar, progressing distance off bar
Swinging legs, with hips off bar
b. Key Teaching Points
-Good body tension
-Chest in
-Straight arms
-Shoulders forward
-Chin up, hips in
c. Common Errors
-Arms are bent
-Shoulders not forward
-Hips release from bar
d. Where do you spot for this?
From the side, can assist with one hand on their shoulder and one hand on their side
e. Extension
Try to swing legs higher
Cast to handstand
HLTH2203 - Gymnastics
LECTURE 9
HAND APPARATUS
The use of hand apparatus closely ties in with the fundamental movement skills program.
Hand apparatus such as hoops, balls, ropes, beanbags, balloons and scarves are readily
available in the school environment and should be utilised to add variety and interest to
the gymnastics program.
Hand apparatus have their own DMPs:
Throwing / releasing
Catching / trapping
Rotation
Circles / swings
Passing over / under / around
Bouncing
Balance
These apparatus DMPs can also be combined with body DMPs to further extend the skills
and add variety e.g. throw a ball and perform a full turn before catching it.
BENEFITS OF USING HAND APPARATUS
Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities
Adds variety and challenge to the program
Helps develop hand – eye coordination
Partner and group work provides the opportunity for the development of
cooperation and team spirit
Provides interesting and non-threatening skills which can be used in display work
SAFETY
Ensure adequate air space for throwing activities
Provide ample space between participants
Beware of using balls where landing from a height are involved
Hoop rotations around the neck are not recommended
