Beginner Spin covers the A- and B-level skills in the Spin category including Normal Position and Superman.
When performing Spin moves, the gymnast is typically in an upright position. The wheel is put into a centered spin, rotating on one axis without shifting weight back-and-forth to tilt the wheel.
Beginner Spin is part of the Beginner Program offered at Cyr Coach Nick. Purchase a membership today to get started on this skill and the other skills offered in the Beginner Program.
Course Features
- Lectures 14
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Students 9
- Assessments Yes
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A Skills
“A” skills in spin
- Spin-A1 – Spin with normal foot (and/or hand) positioning
- Spin-A2 – Spin with feet together
- Spin-A3 – Spin with feet (and/or hands) wide apart
- Spin-A4 – Spin with body in profile, either side (hips at right angle to wheel)
- Spin-A5 – Spin with hands in pronation, supination, cubital or mixed grip, crossed arms
- Spin-A6 – Spin with one arm (leading or trailing)
- Spin-A7 -Spin with one leg extended behind/in front (does not have to be straight)
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B Skills
“B" skills in spin
- Spin-B3 – Spin in arabesque (free leg at least parallel to the floor)
- Spin-B4 – Spin small jump (optional body/leg positioning), landing on the wheel
- Spin-B5a – Spin in spindle position (feet at least 30 cm apart)
- Spin-B5b – Spin in spindle position with one arm (feet at least 30 cm apart)
- Spin-B6 – Spin hanging tucked
- Spin-B8 – Straight hang (superman)
- Spin-B11 – Spin no hands, head touching the wheel
