Whats te difference between counter tension andcounter?

Whats te difference between counter tension andcounter?

Whats te difference between counter tension and counter balance in gymnastics in pairs when doing the balances. thanks

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Ian MarshCoach, England

Counter tension is when gymnasts perform a balance which involves two or more of them pulling away from each other (or a piece of aparatus), where the weight is not even, whereas counter balance is when a move is balanced (like a sea-saw) or like when a gymnast performs an arabesque, the front and back of their body counter-balance one another.

One Point Balances

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From 'Y' stand bring leg up and behind the body. Hold. (Simple Arabesque)Bring leg to mats.Raise leg fully extended to horizontal. Keep chest as high as possible. Arabesque.

One Point Balances

DESCRIPTION
From 'Y' stand bring leg up and behind the body. Hold. (Simple Arabesque)Bring leg to mats.Raise leg fully extended to horizontal. Keep chest as high as possible. Arabesque.
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