Reverse pirouette (discussion based on pirouette initiating with right arm)

A value skill
FIG Code Group: I
FIG Code Box: 66
Drills for Reverse pirouette (discussion based on pirouette initiating with right arm).

• An aggressive push of the left arm is necessary to initiate this skill.
• Keep on top of the bars. The most common error is to shift too far to the right and pike down.
• It is very important to keep the shoulder angle open and head neutral. Piked shoulders will result in falling off to the right.
• A common error is to pike down over the left bar. It's important to keep the shoulders open and weight over the bars.
• The gymnast needs to push off the right arm aggressively.

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