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Floor · Preschool
Forward Roll
FloorPreschoolFree
Tuck chin to chest, hands on floor, push with legs, roll over rounded back, stand without hands.
Coaching cues
- Chin to chest
- Round like a ball
- Stand tall
How to teach it — drill
Rock back and forth in tuck · Roll down wedge mat · Roll on floor
Common mistakes & fixes
Error: Head touches first
Fix: Chin to chest, push with hands!
Conditioning: Wedge mat assist
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