General Manual

Question 1

When do you use the word “tuck?”

Answer 1

Heel lifts
Waterski thigh
Knee dancing
Standing seat, waterski seat, kneeling seat, diagonal seat
Pushups/plank
Stretch after OWL
Hip flexor stretch

Question 2

When do you use the word “grip?”

Answer 2

Second position
Diamond thigh
Shoulder walks
BELs
Biceps curls
Curl

Question 3

What are the good “handles” for HOAs?

Answer 3

Ankles, hips, pelvis, wrists, shoulders. Don’t touch stomach or low back.

Question 4

What does the shark bite do?

Answer 4

Gets students upper backs into better alignment by straightening it and squaring shoulders

Question 5

When can you use a tuck with both hands?

Answer 5

Exercises where the upper body is fixed. Pushups, plank, waterski seat, and waterski thigh and knee dancing facing the bar.

Question 6

What are the 3 rules about giving basic and bear hug tucks in (standing seat)?

Answer 6

1. Don’t give a tuck to a student whose thigh is behind her knee in standing seat. Capture her leg first to align her thigh and knee under her hip, then give her a basic.
2. Always adjust a student’s leg before giving them a basic or bear hug. Look for feet in proper alignment and knee soften.
3. Ohly use knee or foot to draw a working leg farther back AFTER performing a tuck. Never tuck hips forward and press leg back simultaneously.

Question 7

How many sets can you use a ball between thighs?

Answer 7

3 (thigh, flat back, curl, back dancing)