A basic gymnastic skill where you roll forward on the floor.
Forward-roll
What type of fitness do you need for gymnastics?
strength, flexibility, balance and coordination
These should be bent to help you roll safely. (Forward)
Knees
A gymnastic move that starts by sitting and rolls backwards
Backward-roll
The ability to move joints easily through a wide range of motion.
Flexibility
Stretching helps to prevent…
Injury
What the function of ‘Mikey mouse palm’ for backward-rolling.
Hold the body weight and support neck.
These muscles help you balance and keep your body stable.
Core
This part of your body should tuck in during a roll.
Chin.
What you should do after exercise to relax muscles
Coolingdown
You need this to hold positions and do controlled movements.
Muscle strength
Helps muscles get ready and prevent injury.
Warmup
A forward roll starts in this position
Standing
The benefit plank for gymnastics
Help you build strength, balance, and stability.
A common gym injury if you’re not careful.
Sprain