| Error |
Correction |
| Athlete sits on feet. |
Have athlete extend the hips forward and grow tall before the back arch.
Spot the athlete by holding her hips in the proper position. |
| Athlete holds arms too far forward and does not arch backward. |
Have the athlete grow tall and arch back with arms by the ears.
Have the athlete hold a club (the head in one hand and the body in the other) when she arches back. The athlete will be able to see the club if the arms are too far forward. |
| Athlete is afraid to arch backward and has trouble coming up. |
Spot the athlete with one hand on the back and one hand on the shoulder blade.
Never ask the athlete to arch back farther than is comfortable.
Develop core strength to help the athlete control the arch. |
