Rings D Skills

D SKILLS

Work inverted cross press outs with feet on the outside of the cables. This will assist in balance and in effect shorten the ring cables so there is more inward tension.
Work wide arm press handstand on floor. See floor C skills for details.
If your tower has a spotting belt you can build an inverted cross trainer. Attach ankle cuffs to the spotting belt and work inverted crosses with a spot. (very important that the ankle cuffs are secure).
Work inverted cross lower to inverted hang press through inverted cross to handstand on a cross sled.

On floor with a spot press up to Maltese.
Slowly lower through Maltese to back lever
Work backuprise to Maltese on rings with a spot
On low rings with a spot work support to Maltese 1 sec hold back to support repeat. This will help develop a solid feel for where the position is as well as significant strength training
Place two panel mats side by side angled towards eachother so that the gymnasts shoulders can rest on both mats but must keep their arms angled outward to support. The gymnast can work the maltese position while getting some support for the shoulders.
Put a foam shape between the low rings. The shape should be a little lower than the rings. Have the gymnast work maltese holds with the shape supporting him by the stomach.