Bender Tunnel Training
03.10Dynamic

Barrel Roll

Complete controlled half and full barrel-roll transitions from neutral belly or back flying while preserving heading and altitude.

Prerequisite: Completed all individual Belly-Flying and Back-Flying skills.

Desired outcome: Complete controlled half and full barrel-roll transitions from neutral belly or back flying while preserving heading and altitude.

Key points:

  • Initiate with the lower body and allow the upper body to follow.
  • Keep the legs controlled to limit unwanted forward drive.
  • Stop each half in a defined neutral orientation before building the full roll.
  • Complete the full roll as one continuous movement only after both halves are reliable.

Manual source: Dynamic Progression Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #13.