GROUP B : GENERAL DESCRIPTION


The families included in this group are :

SUPPORT
V SUPPORT
HORIZONTAL SUPPORT Straddle & L Support
V & High V Support
Wenson Support, Lever Support & Planche


These elements demonstrate isometric strength and must be held for 2 seconds. In the case of turns in support, the support must be held for 2 seconds either at the start, during or end of the turn. The body is fully supported by one or both arms and only the hands are in contact with the floor. Feet and/or hips must not touch the floor during the whole skill. While in support, the hands must be flat on the floor. SUPPORT Straddle support:  Legs must be straight parallel to the floor in Straddle position (90°minimum). L support:        Legs must be straight together and parallel to the floor. V SUPPORT Straddle V support : Hips are flexed and legs straddled 90° open and vertical, minimum width 90°. V support :  Hips are flexed and legs are together vertical. High V support : The back is parallel to the floor HORIZONTAL SUPPORT Wenson support : the body is extended parallel to the floor, one leg supported on the upper part of the Triceps. Lever support : the body is extended parallel to the floor. Planche : the body is supported on both hands with straight arms, not more than 20° above parallel.  
 


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