The Forward Roll

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The Forward Roll
2 Roll from shoulders i) Extend body to develop
momentum ii) Tuck rapidly as seat touches the
floor iii) Chest moves towards thighs
1 Tucked Rocking i) Head forward ii) Chest
moves towards thighs
3. Forward roll tucked i) Thrust forward from
the legs to give a low flighted phase ii) Tuck
head in as the arms bend
4. Forward roll straddled. Place hands between
legs and hold the chest down during the push
2
Advanced Rolls
Once you have mastered the basic forward roll,
give one of these progressions a try. Make sure
you have a teacher or partner to support you if
necessary.
Straight leg forward roll i) Hands move quickly
forwards to side of the legs ii) Chest should
remain down on the thighs until the push is
complete Handstand forward roll i) Show
handstand straight body ii) Tilt body off
balance iii) Lower to shoulders as body Moves
forward iv) Tuck head in Dive forward
roll i) Hold body tension and lean forward on
take off
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THE CARTWHEEL

• Swing the chest and arms downwards and swing into
  a straddled handstand
• ii) The body should be straight and the head held
  neutrally
• iii) Press strongly on the first landing leg and
  lift the arms and chest sideways and upwards
• iv) The hands and feet should be positioned