Gymnastics: Parallel bars and horizontal barProvides information for young gymnasts on training and fitness, as well as advice on how to maneuver on such gymnastic apparatus as the parallel bars, the uneven bars, the vault, and the balance beam. |
Common terms and phrases
apparatus AP uh arms straight back uprise backswing backward roll bar and end basic swing Bend your knees chest clear the bar COACH'S CORNER elbows feet fingers curled forward swing free swing front front-support position gain momentum Giant Swing grab the bar grab the right gymnastic event Gymnastics Judges Association Hip Circle Forward hold positions holding the bar horizontal bar Jahn keep your legs landing left bar left hand left leg legs forward legs swing lift your legs move overgrip parallel bars pike position Pike your body pull reach the top reverse the process right bar right hand right leg shoulders single-knee-support position Single-Leg Circle Backward Single-Leg Cut-On Mount straddle-seat position straight-arm support mount straight-arm support position Straight-arm Swing straighten your arms stretched supports and hangs Supports suh PAWRTS sure to keep swing backward Swing forward Swing your legs Swing your right swinging half turn thighs uneven bars USA Gymnastics