Bar Swing Front-Peak Candlestick Drill: Height & Body Position
Watch a bar-swing drill that emphasizes reaching the front peak with enough height to move into a strong candlestick body position.
Key elements to observe include:
• Maintaining a long, tight body through the bottom of the swing
• Using the tap at the correct time to create upward rise
• Keeping the arms straight and the shoulders active
• Allowing the hips and heels to rise at the front peak
• Finishing in a controlled candlestick shape
• Connecting swing rhythm, body tension, and height
This drill can help gymnasts and coaches study how tap timing and body position affect the height reached at the front of the swing.
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