Front Tuck Off the Spotter
First aerial element drill for double mini: front tuck initiated on the spotter.
Double Mini DrillsIntermediatefront rotationspotter block timingair awareness
Equipment
- double mini
- spotter
- stacked landing mats
Coach Notes
Cue "tall, then tuck." Athletes who tuck before leaving the spotter pike instead of rotating.
Safety
Hand-spot the hip until the rotation is consistent. Never let an athlete attempt this without a coach in position.
Demonstration
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How to run the drill
Short approach, hurdle, spotter block, front tuck off the spotter to back on a stack of mats. 6 reps with a hand spot, 6 reps with a verbal spot only. Land in a tucked or seated shape on the mats, not on feet.