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Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills (Uneven Bars)

Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills is an advanced-level uneven bars drill that works on release timing, body alignment, landing and arch in back. Train the flyaway layout dismount from high bar — release timing, body position, and landing.

Quick facts

Event
Uneven Bars
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
high bar, pit, landing mat, coach spot
Time per round
about 3 minutes
Muscles
Core, Shoulders, Forearms, Upper Back, Quadriceps, Calves

How to do Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills

  1. Tap Swing to Release

    Practice the tap swing timing for letting go of the bar at the right moment in the back swing.

    Cues: Release at back of swing · Arms reach up · Feel the weightlessness

  2. Flyaway Tuck into Pit

    Release from bar and tuck flip into pit. Build confidence in the release-to-rotation sequence.

    Cues: Late release · Quick tuck · Land in pit on back

  3. Flyaway Layout into Pit

    Same release but maintain straight-body layout position. Hollow body off bar, slight arch mid-flight.

    Cues: Hollow off bar · Straight body · Arms tight

  4. Flyaway Layout to Landing

    Full flyaway layout onto landing mat with spot. Open early and spot the landing.

    Cues: Open early · Spot the landing · Stick it

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

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Video

Watch a demonstration “gymnastics - introducing "flyaway"” by Rick McCharles, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills help with?
Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills targets release timing, body alignment, landing and arch in back. Train the flyaway layout dismount from high bar — release timing, body position, and landing.
What level is Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills for?
Stickd rates Flyaway Layout Dismount Drills as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Flyaway Layout (typically Level 7-8).

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