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Hop 3/4 pierouette

D value skill

Drills for Hop 3/4 pierouette.
  • See drills for hop 1/2 pirouette in C skills above.
  • Development of this skill is the same up to the hop 1/4 turn. At this point the gymnast needs to catch the 1/4 turn on top of the bar in a mixed grip.
  • Once the 1/4 to mixed grip is consistant add a 1/2 turn after the catch.
  • Work towards grabbing the bar with one arm and completing the 3/4 turn. It is critical to have a fully extended shoulder at this point. The gymnast must also be very tight.


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