Definition: The kip is a basic element performed on uneven bars, high bar, and parallel bars.
In a kip, the gymnast:
In a kip, the gymnast:
- Jumps to the bar
- Swings his legs forward (called the glide)
- Brings his legs up to the bar
- Lifts his body up to the bar
Also Known As: glide kip
Examples:
Nastia Liukin begins her bar routine with a kip on the low barShawn Johnson jumps to the high bar and does a kip
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