Prerequisite: Completed all individual belly- and back-flying skills.
Manual scope: The lesson covers both half and full barrel-roll transitions.
Desired outcome: Transition between neutral belly and back positions while holding the original heading and altitude and avoiding unwanted drive toward the wall.
Key points:
- Initiate the roll with the lower body and knees before allowing the upper body to follow.
- Extend the arms slightly forward to keep the upper body from dropping.
- Keep the legs bent or neutral to limit forward, head-first drive.
- Stop the rotation on heading in a defined neutral belly or back position.
Coaching and safety: Perform early transitions low over the net. The coach should remain on their feet, leave the spotting path open, and watch closely for head-low pitch and forward drive.