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article 11 March 2025

Gymnastics Lesson: Forward Roll

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The forward roll is a basic skill in gymnastics that also forms the basis of more complex and advanced skills. This lesson will progress the forward roll through a series of enabling activities, whilst also developing rolling to create a circuit of activity.

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Gary Kirby

Director of Gymnastics at Sports Basics

Gary comes with a wealth of experience in gymnastics, spanning over 40 years at National and International level, as both a Coach and an Official. As an International Performance Coach, Category 1 Judge with the Federation of International Gymnastics, and as recipient of the National Award for services to Coach Education by British Gymnastics, there are few coaches with greater experience in their sport.

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