Statically held Positions

Teacher Technical Zone

Mechanical Principles of Statically Held Positions:

The larger the base of support the more stable a body will be

The lower the Center of Gravity is the more stable a body will be

The Center of Gravity must be relative to the base of support

All segments of the bodies Center of Gravity must form a straight

line (Rigid and tight body)

Themes of Statically Held Positions and Key Teaching Points:

Support

A Support is any position or activity which shows a stable position with ones center of

gravity above the apparatus.

-Front Support

-Back Support

-Front and Back Thigh Support

-Stride or Straddle Support

-Cross Support

Balance

A Balance is an unstable position that you attempt to control the balance either in a

static position or with maintaining balance with motion.

-Foot or Feet

-Hips

-Shoulders

-Head and Hands (headstand)

-Hands (handstand)

Hang

A Hang is any position that is done with the center of gravity below the point of contact.

-Long Hang

-Inverted Hang

-Sole Hang

-Hang single knee in contact

Over Grip Under Grip Mixed Grip

One Arm Grip Crossed Grip Eagle Grip

Static Skills Progressional Videos

1. Teaching Headstand Progressional Video

2.Teaching Handstand Progressional Video

3. Front Support Variation Video

All Stationary (Static) skills in gymnastics have one thing in common, that is the body’s Centre of Mass remains within the body’s Base of Support. All three sub themes of Statically held positions are building points and references for all the other Foundational movements. Stationary positions are a great way to challenge your students and to get them to work together both cooperatively and competitively!

Games, Activities and Novelties

Static Supports

Support Tag with Variation

Bridge Frozen Tag

Crabs and Crickets