Ribbon

Exercise

Presented by Marie Joyce L. Ferrer

What are Ribbons?
The ribbon is normally made up of satin. Ribbons can come in
different colors and have different style patterns/designs on
them. The length of the ribbon depends on what level the
gymnast is competing at.
Senior level, the ribbon cannot be shorter than 6 meters in
length.
Junior level, the ribbon must not be shorter than 5 meters.
All ribbons must be 4 to 6 inches in width, and at least 1 oz.
in weight. Each ribbon must be attached to a stick, normally
made of fiberglass or plastic, that has a diameter of 1 inch and
a length of 20 to 24 inches.

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How to Hold the Ribbon

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Elements
Compulsory elements for the ribbon include
flicks, circles, snakes and spirals, and throws. It
requires a high degree of coordination to form the
spirals and circles as any knots which may
accidentally form in the ribbon are penalized.
During a ribbon routine, large, smooth and
flowing movements are looked for.

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Throws And Catches
In throws and catches, a gymnast must throw the
ribbon up high in the air and then catch it
again. The ribbon can't hit the ground.
Sometimes, she will perform forward rolls,
turns, back or front walkovers and
impressive leaps while the ribbon floats
beautifully in the air. As she lands her skill or
leap, she also catches the ribbon with one
hand.
Throws And Catches

Boomerang Trick
Being the longest apparatus, the ribbon is the
only apparatus that can execute the
boomerang trick: throwing the ribbon
but not fully releasing it so that gymnasts
can retrieve it. Below is an example of
throwing the ribbon via foot and retract it
back while one hand is still on the ribbon.
Spirals
Spirals are another step central to a ribbon
exercise. The gymnast moves her arm so
that the ribbon takes the shape of a spiral,
forming concentric circles in the air. Her
arm should be straight, but her elbows
shouldn't be locked, and the ribbon shouldn't
touch the floor at any time.
Snakes Ribbon routines must include snake
formations. To complete a snake,
the gymnast will move her arm so
that the ribbon takes the shape of a
squiggle -- or a snake -- in the air.
Her grasping arm should be
extended, not locked, to prevent
injuries, and the ribbon should not
hit the floor.
 Circles
Ribbon routines must include circles. To complete
this step, a gymnast will swing her arm in a
full circle perpendicular to the floor. While
she does so, she should hold the ribbon,
which will naturally create a round, circular
formation in the air. Her arm should be
extended but not locked.
Big Circles
Medium Circles
That’s all
Thanks!