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Beam · Level 1
Beam Mount -- Straddle Sit
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Jump to front support → straddle legs, bring both legs over the beam into straddle sit. Control the movement.
Coaching cues
- Jump, push, straddle
- Sit tall
- Arms out
How to teach it — drill
Practice jump to front support first, then add straddle over.
Common mistakes & fixes
Error: Falling forward on mount
Fix: Push the bar away to control
Conditioning: Front support holds on beam
The KINETIC principle
Confidence before height always
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