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LAND WITH ARMS UP AS ILLUSTRATED (e). HINTS TO BEGINNERS: Landing flat-footed and with the arms overhead may seem very useless and awkward to the beginner at first. However, the stunt should be learned in this way because this coordination is extremely important in advanced routine work. Bending the elbows slightly may help you to learn the snap down. As soon as you gel the feel of the proper leg and hip action, concentrate on learning how to push with the shoulders. To get an idea of how it should feel, place your hands on the mat with the elbows straight, as if you were going to begin a hand balance. Now, drop your body between your shoulders as far as you can. Suddenly raise the back of the neck up as high as possible, and you will have some idea of how it should feel. |
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