If you ever wondered how the boys learn to do all those amazing leg circles and cuts on the pommel horse, let me tell you it is quite a process. First you build up strength and coordination by doing bucket circles.
From there we start working on the mushroom to make a full circle, then add on from there. Sometimes funny things can happen when you're trying to learn to circle and a lot of guys have trouble with spinning on their butt instead of keeping the body in motion and the weight on your hands.
And finally one day it all comes together! I just got two good circles going this week! For Level 4 pommel horse you need to show the judge 3 full circles without stopping in between if you want to earn full credit for the skill. So I still have some work to do! For every 10 circles in a row you can do Coach Brandon will buy you a soda. The record for my team is 23! That guy is a few years older than me though.
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