| Error |
Correction |
| Athlete takes too many or too few steps. |
Have the athlete stand on a line on the floor and take three steps while turning 360°. If you have access to a ballet barre, have the athlete practice holding onto the barre, turning 180° with each step. Try putting three pieces of tape in a line on the floor and tell the athlete to step on each one. |
| Athlete turns the wrong direction. |
Stand behind the athlete and direct the shoulders in the correct direction. |
| Athlete turns flat-footed. |
Have the athlete practice standing in relevé (on toes). Then, have the athlete walk in relevé. Finally, add the turn. If you have access to a ballet barre, have the athlete practice holding onto the barre, turning 180° with each step, and staying in relevé. |
| Athlete has difficulty controlling the arms. |
Have the athlete hold an object (such as a ball) with both hands directly in front of the bellybutton. |
