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There is a highly and supremely specific, technical need for the bent knee giant: it exists for kids with an irrational fear of the high bar.
My theory is that the bent knee giant on low bar goes really really fast, so that they get acclimated to that speed, then, when you put it on the high bar and they get to straighten out, it feels almost slow by comparison, thereby helping the fearful or nervous kids slow their brains down so they can concentrate instead of being overwhelmed.
No, it's not necessary for every kid, but it's included as one working tool in a coach's toolbox.
....... the finished product finds her doing the giants on bars that are spread all the way out. it is important for everyone to understand that doing giants with the bars spread all the way out is equal to them doing them on a boys high bar. this is why i keep insisting that the bars be as near FIG as one can tolerate........
tell Conrad i said hello.
you pointed out that it is your theory. actually, when you tuck your legs you swing faster (rotary) because the body (axis) becomes shorter. all things being equal.
also, the finished product finds her doing the giants on bars that are spread all the way out. it is important for everyone to understand that doing giants with the bars spread all the way out is equal to them doing them on a boys high bar. this is why i keep insisting that the bars be as near FIG as one can tolerate. they have to do more than giants. they have to go from bar to bar.
nevertheless, your video was a good and thorough tutorial.
2 question for coaches:
Is it necessary or even more desirable to teach/learn giants by using straps?
How much spotting is needed with teaching giants (thinking about bigger kids and the challenge of controlling them when they weigh 100-130 pounds?