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Rhythmic
Gymnasts compete on a floor area
of 13 metres square, to musical accompaniment. Harmony between the
gymnast, the apparatus and the
music plus required difficulties
are necessary to achieve a
balanced composition. The
apparatus must be used in both
hands, thrown into the air and be
kept in constant motion. The
following apparatus are used in
Rhythmic Gymnastics |
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ROPE |
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The
rope may be in hemp or of
a synthetic material which
retains the qualities of
lightness and suppleness.
Fundamental requirements
include leaps over the
rope and skipping. Other
elements include swings,
throws, circles, rotations
and figures of eight |
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HOOP |
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The
hoop may be plastic or
wood. Fundamental
requirements include
rotation around the hand
or body and rolling.
Swings, circles, figures
of eight, throws, passes
through and over the hoop
are other elements which
should be included.
Because of its size (80 -
90cms in diametre)
technical handling is
difficult |
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BALL |
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The
ball is made of rubber or
synthetic material and is
18 - 20 cms in diametre.
It should rest in the
gymnast's hand and not
rest against the wrist or
be able to be grasped.
Fundamental elements
include throwing, bouncing
or rolling. The gymnast
must use both hands and
work on the whole floor
area whilst showing
continuous flowing
movement |
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CLUBS |
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The
clubs are made of wood or
synthetic material and
characterised by
rhythmical tapping.
Fundamental elements
include mills and small
circles, asymmetric
movements, throwing and
catching. The Clubs must
be used in both hands and
in one hand. It is one of
the more difficult pieces
of apparatus to use |
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RIBBON |
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The
ribbon is 6 metres in
length and probably the
most popular event for the
spectators. The movements
should be large, smooth
and flowing. It requires a
high degree of
co-ordination to form the
spiral and circles as any
knots which accidentally
form in the ribbon are
penalised. Fundamental
elements include swings,
circles, serpents and
spirals |
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