The Apparatus'
Floor
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The apparatus originated as a 'free exercise' for men, very similar to the floor
exercise of today. It wasn't until 1948 that women
were allowed to compete on the floor.
exercise of today. It wasn't until 1948 that women
were allowed to compete on the floor.
Pommel Horse
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A typical pommel horse exercise involves both single leg and double leg work.
Single leg skills are generally in the form of scissors. Double leg work
however, is the main staple of this event. The gymnast swings both legs in a
circular motion and
performs such skills on all parts of the apparatus.
Single leg skills are generally in the form of scissors. Double leg work
however, is the main staple of this event. The gymnast swings both legs in a
circular motion and
performs such skills on all parts of the apparatus.
Rings
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The apparatus consists of two rings that hang freely from a rigid metal frame.
Each ring is supported by a strap, which in turn connects to a steel cable that
is suspended from the metal frame. The gymnast, who grips one ring with each
hand, must control the movement of the rings.
Each ring is supported by a strap, which in turn connects to a steel cable that
is suspended from the metal frame. The gymnast, who grips one ring with each
hand, must control the movement of the rings.
Vault
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The apparatus itself originated as a "horse", much like the pommel
horse but without the handles, it was sometimes known as the
vaulting horse. The horse was set up with its long dimension perpendicular to
the run for women, and parallel for men.
horse but without the handles, it was sometimes known as the
vaulting horse. The horse was set up with its long dimension perpendicular to
the run for women, and parallel for men.
Parallel Bars
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The apparatus consists of two parallel bars that are held
above the ground by a metal supporting framework. The
bars are composed of wood or other material.
above the ground by a metal supporting framework. The
bars are composed of wood or other material.
Horizontal Bars
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The gymnastics elements performed on the horizontal bar are regulated by a Code of Points. A bar routine,
which is a sequence of several bar skills, usually includes giant swings with
various grips (over grip, under grip, dorsal grip, mixed grip), in-bar work,
turns, release and regrasp skills, and a dismount.
which is a sequence of several bar skills, usually includes giant swings with
various grips (over grip, under grip, dorsal grip, mixed grip), in-bar work,
turns, release and regrasp skills, and a dismount.
Uneven Bars
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Uneven bars used in international gymnastics competitions has to conform to the
guidelines and specifications set forth by the International Gymnastics
Federation Apparatus Norms brochure.
guidelines and specifications set forth by the International Gymnastics
Federation Apparatus Norms brochure.
Beam
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The balance beam is an artistic gymnastics apparatus,
as well as the event performed using the apparatus. Both the apparatus and the
event are sometimes simply referred to as "beam". The English abbreviation for
the event in gymnastics scoring is BB.
as well as the event performed using the apparatus. Both the apparatus and the
event are sometimes simply referred to as "beam". The English abbreviation for
the event in gymnastics scoring is BB.