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Layout front
Other names for this skill: forward salto stretched
B value skillFIG Code Group: III
FIG Code Box: 37
Drills for Layout front.
- Although this is categorized the same as a tucked or pike front in the code I though some discussion was warrented.
- Just after takeoff the gymnast must aggressively drive their heels upwards while lifting their chest and dropping their arms.
- Keeping tight is critical to successfull execution of this skill.
- Work a lot of layouts off of a mini-tramp, or on trampoline keeping technique of utmost importance.
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