Gymnastics Moves – What You Should Know About Rope Swing and Planes
There are two types of rope swing, the open rope swing and the folded rope swing. Because it is natural progression from the forward and backward skipping exercises, and because the rope is held ready in two hands, the open rope swing is probably best learned first, using the same place as the skipping movement.
So, what is the definition of planes in gymnastics? A place, in terms of movement, is described as an area of space around the body through which we can swing the apparatus, or indeed move the body.
It is a directional term used in relation to the body itself, and helps to identify the various pathways of movement (there are three) of both the body and the apparatus. It is important that these planes are understood and used, so that the movement of the apparatus is clear and precise, and definite changes from one place to another are apparent.
The three are:
1. The sagittal or wheel place. The vertical area at the side of the body through which the forward and backward swing is performed.
2. The frontal or door place. The vertical area in front of the body through which the side to side swing is performed.
3. The transverse or table place. The horizontal flat area around the body through which the turning swing is performed.
Much work can be had in a class or club where there are a number of participants, of whatever age. Children love to play skipping games, a long rope formed by tying two or three together, with two turners can become quite competitive as each child strives to keep the kettle boiling or jump into the rope in turn with a rhyme such as salt mustard vinegar pepper.
Trying to get everyone into the rope and keep the skipping going can take quite some time. The one who trips over the rope usually finishes up being the turner. Partner work is a challenge for everyone and an excellent form of practice.
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