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Release Move Timing Drills (Uneven Bars)

Release Move Timing Drills is an advanced-level uneven bars drill that works on body alignment, shoulder angle and bent arms. Train timing and spatial awareness for bars release moves like Tkatchevs and Giangers.

Quick facts

Event
Uneven Bars
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
high bar or uneven bars, pit, coach spot
Time per round
about 6 minutes
Muscles
Shoulders, Forearms, Core, Upper Back, Biceps, Triceps

How to do Release Move Timing Drills

  1. Tap Swings on Low Bar

    Practice tap swings on the low bar, focusing on the kick point that generates height. 10 reps.

    Cues: Kick at the bottom · Hollow in front · Rhythm

  2. Release into the Pit

    Under coach supervision, swing and release into the foam pit at the release point your coach marks. 5-8 reps.

    Cues: Let go on time · Stay tight · Watch the bar

  3. Release and Re-Catch with Spot

    With a coach spotting, practice the release and re-catch on the low bar, then the high bar. 5 reps each.

    Cues: See the bar · Catch with straight arms · Hollow on catch

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

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Video

Watch a demonstration “How To Gymnastics - Back Extension Handstand Drills for Uneven Bar Release Moves” by How To Gymnastics, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Release Move Timing Drills help with?
Release Move Timing Drills targets body alignment, shoulder angle and bent arms. Train timing and spatial awareness for bars release moves like Tkatchevs and Giangers.
What level is Release Move Timing Drills for?
Stickd rates Release Move Timing Drills as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Flyaway Layout (typically Level 7-8), Tkatchev (typically Level 8-9) and Pak Salto (typically Level 7-8).

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