This is a starting point that will offer assistance in executing a supine to prone rolling pattern with the upper body that is useful when technique is compromised in a full roll.
Rolling Upper Body
The Rolling Upper Body checks a subtle stabilization strategy looking at asymmetries and deficiencies in a primitive pattern.
- Starting Position:
- Supine
The Rolling Upper Body checks a subtle stabilization strategy looking at asymmetries and deficiencies in a primitive pattern.
Set-Up: Lay on your back with the hands overhead and the feet hip width apart.
Action: In a diagonal pattern reach one arm across the body, while maintaining the opposite arm overhead. Reaching across the body follow the hand with the eyes and head continuing to rotate the head through the entire roll to the stomach. The lower extremity remains relaxed on the floor until the upper body pulls it over.
Return: To return to the starting position extend the arm out to the side lift the hand and arm, following the hand with the eyes and head through the entire roll returning to the back.
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