Beam Turn Technique
Beam Turn Technique is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on incomplete turn, balance check, poor turn position and heel drop during turn. Develop consistent full turns and wolf turns on beam with proper balance and spot technique.
Quick facts
- Event
- Balance Beam
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Equipment
- balance beam, mat
- Time per round
- about 5 minutes
- Muscles
- Calves, Ankles & Feet, Core, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
How to do Beam Turn Technique
Quarter and Half Turns
Perform quarter turns, then half turns in relevé on the beam, spotting a point on the wall. 10 each direction.
Cues: High relevé · Spot a point · Tight core
Full Turns
Perform full turns on the beam, finishing in relevé before lowering. 10 reps.
Cues: Pull up · Snap the head · Hold the finish
Wolf Turn Preparation
Once full turns are consistent, practice the wolf turn position and partial wolf turns with a coach nearby. 5-8 reps.
Cues: Squat low · Extended leg straight · Stay over the beam
Fixes these deductions
Builds these skills
- Double Turn typically Level 6-7
Video
Watch a demonstration “Full Turns on the Balance Beam featuring Coach Amanda Borden” by Gymnastics Tips, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Common questions
- What does Beam Turn Technique help with?
- Beam Turn Technique targets incomplete turn, balance check, poor turn position and heel drop during turn. Develop consistent full turns and wolf turns on beam with proper balance and spot technique.
- What level is Beam Turn Technique for?
- Stickd rates Beam Turn Technique as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Double Turn (typically Level 6-7).
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