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Relevé Passé Balance Holds: Floor Drill

Relevé Passé Balance Holds is a beginner-level floor exercise drill that works on heel drop during turn, poor turn position and balance check. Hold the turning position (high relevé with the foot at the knee) before adding rotation, so turns finish on balance without the heel dropping.

Quick facts

Event
Floor Exercise
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment
floor, mirror
Time per round
about 5 minutes
Muscles
Calves, Ankles & Feet, Core, Glutes, Hip Flexors

How to do Relevé Passé Balance Holds

  1. Relevé Holds on Two Feet

    Rise to a high relevé on both feet and hold 10 seconds. 3 holds.

    Cues: High on the balls of the feet · Ankles straight · Pull up tall

  2. Relevé Passé Holds

    From a plié, rise to relevé on one leg with the other foot at the knee. Hold 5 seconds. 5 each leg.

    Cues: Knee turned out · Hips level · Arms in a set position

  3. Quarter Turns to Hold

    Turn a quarter in relevé passé and hold the finish for 3 seconds. 8 reps.

    Cues: Spot a point · Stay high · Hold the finish

  4. Half Turns to Hold

    Turn a half in relevé passé and hold the finish for 3 seconds before lowering. 8 reps.

    Cues: Snap the head · No heel drop · Control the finish

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Video

Watch a demonstration “F1 - FLOOR - 01 - Passe Hold for 10 seconds” by FIF Rec Gymnastics, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Relevé Passé Balance Holds help with?
Relevé Passé Balance Holds targets heel drop during turn, poor turn position and balance check. Hold the turning position (high relevé with the foot at the knee) before adding rotation, so turns finish on balance without the heel dropping.
Can you do Relevé Passé Balance Holds at home?
Yes. The equipment it lists (floor and mirror) is easy to set up at home.
What level is Relevé Passé Balance Holds for?
Stickd rates Relevé Passé Balance Holds as a beginner drill. It is part of the progression for Wolf Turn (typically Level 4-5), Double Turn (typically Level 6-7) and Beam Full Turn (typically Level 3-4).

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