Curl - Fundamentals Flashcards
What is the max reps you can in a release set of HC/B?
20 on tempo or pulse
10 reps two-count
Can you have one leg off the floor in HC/B?
No
What is the challenge option for HC/B?
Arms crossed behind shoulders
What are the arm options for HC/B?
Hands on hips, arms crossed over chest (elbows DOW, not out), fingertips to shoulders, prayer. Give one arm option per subset and always offer the challenge option
Which tempos can you give in LC/FU?
Two count, on tempo, pulse
When arms are vertical in LC/FU, what are the safety restrictions?
Can hold, just cannot curl
What are the safety restrictions for high curl?
- Give release sets for a max of: 10 on tempo or pulse tempo reps, 5-6 two count reps
- Max 7 release sets
- Knees/thighs hip width
- No curls, tucks, twisting, or tapping
- No oblique movements that involve reaching arms over to one side
What are the safety restrictions for HC/B?
Max 20 on tempo or pulse tempo reps and max 10 two count reps before reset
What are the safety restrictions for LC/FD?
- No curls
- Do not let go with one arm out
- All arm choreo for LC/FD holds or moves with straight/soft arms
- No tapping floor or pulsing downwards (because their backs aren’t firmly down on the floor)
- No oblique movements with arms in this position
What are the safety restrictions in KSC?
Do not lift and lower elbows to a tempo. Too jerky.
How many curl sets can you give?
2-5
What are the rules for giving clam?
- If you give clam or straight leg clam, need to follow with HC, HC/B, or plank to rest neck.
- Only teach one variation of clam during class
What’s the difference between a release set and a challenge set in curl?
Release set - subsets in HC and HC/B where the release is not optional
Challenge sets - subsets in LC and KSC where they have the option to release
Which curls target the TA?
HC and LF/FD
Which curls target the RA?
Anything with curls - KSC, LC/FU, HC/B, clam
When giving choreography using a mini mat between thighs in KSC and LC/FD, what are the rules?
With feet together, mat folded in half
With feet in a diamond, mat in thirds
Can you use one-handed releases in LC/FU?
Yes.
Examples:
- LC/FU in a diamond, you can have students reach one arm through the middle of their legs and hold/curl
- LC with L-shape, reach horizontal leg-side-arm forward
- Be creative
When can you give oblique curls?
In LC/FU only. Give oblique curls that aim towards one thigh.
Where does the ball belong in curl?
Between the mid thighs
Diamond-shape turnouts in curl are ____.
Wide (not narrow). This helps work the seat and inner thighs more effectively.
What are the foot positions for HC?
Parallel or diamond (with or without a ball)
What are the rules for using mini mats in HC (not setup mats - using them as a prop)?
You can’t use them
What are the choreography rules in high curl?
2 sets of 3 related arm positions
3 sets of 2 related arm positions
A progression for the whole six sets that has a detectable pattern
When can you do HC with a ball on one knee?
When you’ve been doing ball between the thighs, have students place the ball on one knee and press it down isometrically with the same hand. Extend the other arm upward or raise/lower it.