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Beam Full Turn Drills

Beam Full Turn Drills is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on poor turn position, balance check, incomplete turn and heel drop during turn. Progressive drills for a full turn (360 degrees) on beam — relevé, spotting, and balance control.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat
Time per round
about 5 minutes
Muscles
Calves, Ankles & Feet, Core, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Quadriceps

How to do Beam Full Turn Drills

  1. Full Turns on a Floor Line

    Perform full turns on a line on the floor in high relevé. 10 reps.

    Cues: High relevé · Spot a point · Finish in relevé

  2. Full Turns on Low Beam

    Perform full turns on the low beam, holding the finish for 2 seconds. 8 reps.

    Cues: Pull up tall · Snap the head · Hold the finish

  3. Full Turns on High Beam

    Perform full turns on the high beam. 5 reps.

    Cues: Tight core · Complete 360 · No heel drop

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Video

Watch a demonstration “#GymnasticsHowTo: Do an Amazing Full Turn” by Shannon Miller, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Full Turn Drills help with?
Beam Full Turn Drills targets poor turn position, balance check, incomplete turn and heel drop during turn. Progressive drills for a full turn (360 degrees) on beam — relevé, spotting, and balance control.
What level is Beam Full Turn Drills for?
Stickd rates Beam Full Turn Drills as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Full Turn (typically Level 3-4).

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