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Beam · Level 1
Stretch Jump on Beam
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Two-foot takeoff on the beam, body fully extended at peak (arms in crown, legs together, toes pointed), controlled landing on beam.
Coaching cues
- Push the beam
- Reach the ceiling
- Land light
- Stick it
How to teach it — drill
Floor beam → low beam → competition beam. KINETIC suggests starting on the floor is safer than spotting beam jumps.
Common mistakes & fixes
Error: Bent knees at peak
Fix: Extend fully · squeeze legs
Conditioning: Stretch jump conditioning on floor
Deductions
Legs bent/separated at peak0.10 each
Flexed feet0.10
Steps on landing0.10 each
Fall0.50
The KINETIC principle
Safety · Strength · Show
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