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Beam Series & Connection Drills

Beam Series & Connection Drills is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on rhythm issues, balance check and fall. Connect two elements on beam (a jump series or an acro series) with steady rhythm and no pause between them, first on a floor line and then on the low beam.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat
Time per round
about 7 minutes
Muscles
Quadriceps, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hip Flexors

How to do Beam Series & Connection Drills

  1. Say the Rhythm

    Walk through the connection slowly and count its rhythm aloud (e.g., "jump-and-jump").

    Cues: Know the rhythm · Same count every time · No extra steps

  2. Connect on a Floor Line

    Perform the connection on a floor line with no pause between the elements. 8 reps.

    Cues: Rebound straight into the next element · Eyes forward · Even rhythm

  3. Connect on Low Beam

    Perform the connection on a low beam. If you wobble between elements, go back to the line. 8 reps.

    Cues: Land ready to go · Arms move to the next element, not for balance · Stay tight

  4. Connect on High Beam

    Perform the connection on the high beam with a coach nearby. 5 reps.

    Cues: Same rhythm as low beam · Commit to both elements · Finish with a pose

Practice this drill under a qualified coach, especially for inversions and flight.

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Developing the Basics | Series on Balance Beam” by Coach DeAvera , on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Series & Connection Drills help with?
Beam Series & Connection Drills targets rhythm issues, balance check and fall. Connect two elements on beam (a jump series or an acro series) with steady rhythm and no pause between them, first on a floor line and then on the low beam.
What level is Beam Series & Connection Drills for?
Stickd rates Beam Series & Connection Drills as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Back Handspring (typically Level 6-7) and Beam Switch Leap (typically Level 5-6).

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