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.
Pommel Circle Prep with a Coach
Build smooth circles on a mushroom trainer, the base of pommel horse work.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
With your coach, start in front support on the mushroom.
Core: Usual. Move up only with your coach’s OK.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Mushroom or pommel trainer, mats, coach
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Swing
The steps
How it works
- With your coach, start in front support on the mushroom.
- Swing your hips around, lifting one hand then the other.
- Keep your body long and your shoulders over your hands.
- Do 5 sets of 3 circles.
Coaching point
Hips lead, hands follow.
Safety: Only in a gym with a qualified coach and proper mats. Never try this at home. If you hit your head, or feel dizzy or headachy after a fall, stop, tell your coach, and do not train again until a doctor says you are OK.
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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