description Cast (Gymnastics) Overview
The cast is a gymnastics movement performed on the uneven bars or horizontal bar. From a supported hang, the gymnast circles the body upward while keeping the arms straight and the body controlled, often finishing with the hips near or above bar height. Casts help build swing, strength, and body-position control, and they can lead into a handstand or connect with other bar skills.
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What is a cast in gymnastics?
A cast is a gymnastics movement performed on the uneven bars or horizontal bar. From a supported hang, the gymnast circles the body upward while keeping the arms straight and controlled.
What position does a gymnast reach during a cast?
A cast often finishes with the hips near or above bar height. The exact height depends on the skill, the apparatus, and the gymnast's control.
Why do gymnasts use casts on bars?
Casts help build swing and connect to later bar skills. A strong cast can also move the gymnast into a handstand or another controlled position when the routine requires it.
What is the key technique in a cast?
The gymnast keeps the arms straight and uses a controlled body circle rather than simply kicking upward. The shoulders, hips, and hollow-body shape work together to create the rise around the bar.
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