Scoop through

[the gymnast]

I really need my mount for beam its a scoop through to russian i can do the russian bit but i cant get my legs through my hands any help would be great
p.s. if you dont know what im talking about go to this link and she does it at 55 seconds
YouTube - Gymnastics Balance Beam Mount Guide

 

[gymnastbeth]

Oh wow, that's my mount! Do you jump off a block to get on the beam? Having a little height off the floor can help. You really have to push your legs up to your chest, and push through your shoulders, or else your feet will hit the beam. If you can't get your feet through your arms, it could just be a lack of ab strength. That mount looks pretty easy, but it's tough! Practicing it with flexed feet helped me, but it's probably not the greatest idea, because bad habits could form... Also keep your knees up high in front of you when you bring your legs through. Asking someone to spot you/ bring you slowly through it could help you to get the feel of it, and the strength required.