A study analysis of kinesthetic genesis in the process of learning the “free circle forward legs together through handstand” on horizontal bars．

Abstract

In order to obtain high scores in gymnastics, it is necessary to select elements in fewer deductions．With the revision of the rules regarding angle deductions for horizontal bars in 2022, an increasing of athletes are incorporating “free circle type” elements into their performances．The “free circle forward legs together through handstand” to be discussed in this study has been upgraded to a C difficulty level since the 2022 code of points． However, owing to limited research, there is little information on the “free circle forward legs together through handstand”．Therefore, in this study, the technical process of succeccfully performing “free circle forward legs together through handstand” was analyzed from a kinestheric standpoint．The following results were found． 1．From handstand, shoulders forward and lower while keep feet． 2．In the folding, pull your back backward and the head up． 3．Hip circle during the ascent and grasp the timing of the extension．