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Tumbling Body Shapes
Hold the hollow, arch and tuck shapes that every tumbling skill is built from, on a mat at home.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hollow: lie on your back, lower back pressed down, arms and legs a little up, 15 seconds.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Tumbling
The steps
How it works
- Hollow: lie on your back, lower back pressed down, arms and legs a little up, 15 seconds.
- Arch: roll over, lift arms, chest and legs a little, 15 seconds.
- Tuck: sit and hug your knees, feet up, 10 seconds.
- Do 3 rounds with rest.
Coaching point
Tight shapes, steady breath.
Safety: Keep the arch gentle and breathe. Back pain is never normal: stop and tell a grown-up if your lower back hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the gym like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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