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title: Barrell rock drill
description: Rocking back and forth lying down on a barrel may help gymnasts to experience the single arch-body unit with open hips and shoulders required for the back handspring flying phase.
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# [Barrell rock drill](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/barrell-rock-drill)

 Written by [amgym](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/author/amgym) | Jan 12, 2011 2:54:56 AM

Rocking back and forth lying down on a barrel may help gymnasts to experience the single arch-body unit with open hips and shoulders required for the back handspring flying phase.

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