Game version
Rhythm swing: swing in time with a song and hold a nice shape at the end, with your coach nearby. Swap with a partner each song.
Low Bar Tap Swings
Learn to grow your swing with a tap, for girls on bars and boys on high bar.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hang from the bar with your coach beside you and mats under you.
Core: Usual. Move up only with your coach’s OK.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Low bar or high bar, chalk, mats, coach
- Level · skill
- Developing · Swing
The steps
How it works
- Hang from the bar with your coach beside you and mats under you.
- Swing back in a slight arch, then kick to a hollow as you swing forward.
- Keep your arms straight and your grip firm.
- Do 3 sets of 6 swings and step down at the back of the swing.
Coaching point
Arch, then kick to hollow.
Safety: Only in a gym with a qualified coach and proper mats. Never try this at home. Pain in your lower back, worse when you bend back, is never normal: stop and tell a parent or coach. Keep back bends few and gentle.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (small swing), Core (usual), More (hold the shape for a slow count). Move up only with your coach’s OK.
Story
You are a monkey swinging through the trees.
My best
Beat your own count
Move up only with your coach’s OK. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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