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Drill #1

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Focus: Shape stacking through connections/movement

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Intro (Auburn BT) Bridge off of pit pillow (hands on pink, body on pillow) (never backbend down a wedge), shoulders over wrists
Level 1 (Auburn BT) Bridge off of pit pillow (hands on pink, body on pillow) shoulders over wrists, attempt kick-over
Level 2 (Auburn IT) BWO to handstand fall to plank UP to pit pillow - Start facing away from pit pillow, hands to pink, body to pit pillow
Level 3 (Auburn IT) BWO to handstand pop to knees in tuck position - Start facing away from pit pillow, hands to pink, body to pit pillow
Level 4 N/A
BHS BWO to handstand snap down UP to pit pillow - Start facing away from pit pillow, hands to pink, body to pit pillow
Power Pass N/A

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Set up… pit pillow

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The Why! We are really working on loading the shoulders for the “impact” of the skill. Catching ourself on our hands while maintaining our shape is key in this drill.

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Corrections: Watch for head remaining in neutral throughout the movement.

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Drill #2

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Focus: Shape stacking through connections/movement

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Intro Bridge with feet on green triangle, alternating leg lifts
Level 1 (Auburn BT) Bridge with feet on green triangle, kick-over
Level 2 (Auburn BT + IT) Bridge with feet on green triangle, hip drop and toe pop over
Level 3 (Auburn IT) Shoulder block green triangle to floor, snap down to vertical rebound
Level 4 N/A
BHS Bridge with feet on green triangle, hip drop and toe pop over
Power Pass Shoulder block green triangle to floor, snap down to BHS

Directions:

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Set up… Green triangle (ninja triangle)

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The Why! Looking for the middle shape of each skill here now that were adding movement. Watch for straight legs and a hollow body!

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Corrections: We want to see the shoulder start behind the wrist, move over the wrist and follow through that range of motion during the skill to ensure we are using our muscle and not joints!

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Drill #3 (Blue/Red Lemon Mat Drill)

Intro (Auburn BT) Backbend to mat and stand back up
Level 1 (Auburn BT + IT) BWO
Level 2 (Auburn IT) BWO handstand to plank
Level 3 (Auburn IT) BHS to plank
Level 4 N/A
BHS BHS
Power Pass Standing tuck over mat with open set arms (see video below)

Directions:

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Set Up… Red and/or Blue tear drop mat(s)

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