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title: Round Off Basic Dismount
description: Although in the round-off basic dismount the feet do not land on the beam after the arms repulsion, this skill is a useful drill to introduce advanced recreational gymnasts and entry level team gymnas
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# [Round Off Basic Dismount](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/round-off-basic-dismount)

 Written by [amgym](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/author/amgym) | Feb 9, 2011 4:57:58 AM

Although in the round-off basic dismount the feet do not land on the beam after the arms repulsion, this skill is a useful drill to introduce advanced recreational gymnasts and entry level team gymnasts to hand placements on the beam. Notice the attention to proper posture and presentation to begin the round-off. The arms up by the ears, the feet pointing, the body facing forward. The arm repulsion comes mostly from the wrists and shoulder joints.

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