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article 11 March 2025

Gymnastics Lessons: Roll Variations

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Rolling may be performed in a variety of direction and can be combined with other skills to increase the difficulty or complexity. It can also be used as a safe exit from an unstable landing. This lesson will introduce the backward roll, forward roll to straddle, the combination, dance and safety rolls.

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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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