Gym classexercise: palm spin activity

Suitable for the following techniques: free running

Setup

Place 2 vaulting boxes against a wall.
Have the students form 2 lines, each at a vaulting box.
At one vaulting box, the teacher provides assistance, while at the other, students attempt the exercise independently.
Students may choose their position and switch during the lesson.
Right-handed students stand on the left side, and left-handed students stand on the right side of the vaulting box.

Execution

Grasp the edge at the front in the middle of the vaulting box with your hand.
The thumb should point to the other side of the vaulting box.
Push off and try to reach as far as possible on the vaulting box.
The goal is to rotate over the vaulting box, supporting yourself with your hand/arm, and land back on the mat.
Use hands and feet against the wall to reach the other side of the vaulting box.
Ensure the vaulting box is not too high and adjust the height if necessary.

Minimum number of players

Maximum number of players

Cabinets

Thick mats

U12

U13