Rotations

Teacher Technical Zone

Mechanical Principles of Rotations:

To initiate rotation a force must be applied such that it does not

pass through the center of gravity (C of G.

The further this force is applied the greater the rotational effect it

will have on the body.

Once rotation has been initiated we can alter rotation by drawing

our arms and legs closer to the midline of the body. (Bringing

limbs tight to body will speed up rotation, and away from midline

will slow down rotation.

Themes of Rotation and Key Teaching Points:

Transverse Axis

This is the axis that goes from hip to hip or side to side which allows us to rotate both

forwards and backwards on the ground, around or over a piece of equipment such as a

bar, or free in space.

Longitudinal Axis

This is the axis that goes from head to feet which allows us to rotate either left or right

on either a vertical or horizontal plane of motion.

Anterior Posterior Axis (A/P)

This is the axis that goes from belly button to back which allows us to perform skills

like a cartwheel.

Static Skills Progressional Videos

1.Teaching Back Roll Progressional Video

2.Teaching Front Roll Progressional Video

3. Teaching Pull over Progression Video

Rotations can be done around three internal axis (Transverse, Longitudinal and Anterior-Posterior axis) in a forwards, backwards or sideward direction. Transverse axis includes skills such as forwards and backward rolls. Longitudinal Axis is turning or twisting vertically or horizontally. The Anterior-Posterior axis is the Cartwheeling Axis.

Games, Activities And Novelties

Transverse Axis

Longitudinal Axis

Combine