Parents Double Leg Kickover???

[billise]

While working on floor tonght, DD's (age 6, pre-team) coach had the girls do a backbend, then, instead of kicking over one leg at a time they used their core to pull both legs up and over at the same time (looks like it should be physically impossible to me ). I was pretty impressed when DD did it by herself right after the coach helped her with the first one. Anyway, what is this called (is it a double leg kickover?) and what is it preparing the kids for? Since there was no momentum associated with it like with a BHS it looked rather strange.

 

[cbifoja]

It's called a limber.

 

[AmandaLynn]

It's a back limber. Lots of coaches use it to introduce the shape change in a back handspring.

 

[billise]

Oh, that's what a limber is!!! I've heard that term before but never knew what it was. This fourm is so helpful. Thanks!