Y Balance

Description
The gymnast stands and lifts one leg out to the side above horizontal.
They support their lifted leg with one hand, holding the foot, calf or thigh.
They hold for three seconds then return to stand.

Assessment
Can the gymnast:

Demonstrate the balance with both legs straight?
Hold the balance for three seconds?
Lift their leg above horizontal?

Related Activities
Locomotion: Spiders and scorpions
Balance: Balance stones
Balance: Front to back
Balance: Final countdown
Balance: North, east, south and west
Future Skills
Y balance on a bench
Boomerang a hoop or roll a hoop backwards with Core Skills 3
Throw and catch a hoop with Core Skills 2 or 3
Bounce a ball with Core Skills 3
Throw and catch a ball with Core Skills 3
Ribbon coils and/or snakes with two Core Skills 2 and/or 3
Rotate a hoop on a body part with Core Skills 3
Core Skills 3 in canon
Sequence with four skills
V formation
Work in a large group
Display with Core Skills 2 and/or 3
Prerequisite Skills
Choice of one-foot balance
Japana

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