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title: Needle Kicks on Balance Beam
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# [Needle Kicks on Balance Beam](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/needle-kicks-on-balance-beam)

 Written by [amgym](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/author/amgym) | Feb 1, 2011 4:14:53 AM

The needle kicks are another good addition to beam warm up lines. During each kick the goal is to bring the kicking leg to point vertical or beyond with a full split and open hip angle.  The drill can be performed alternating each leg kick and stepping along the beam, or staying in place and kicking several times with one leg and then the other.

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