How Do You Use Ribbons To Improve Hand-Eye Coordination?
Ribbons are one of the key apparatus that gymnasts use in rhythmic gymnastics, a sport that combines dance with gymnastics. Besides ribbon, hoops, ropes, balls and clubs are used in routines. Since the ribbons used in routines are long–a minimum of over 13 feet at the child’s level–and cannot touch the floor, hand-eye coordination is an important skill to master. Purchase ribbon from a gymnastics supply store. In competition, ribbons must be a minimum of 16 feet for the junior level and 13 feet for children. You can attach tape or rubber to the stick so that it doesn’t slip. Put the end of the stick in the middle of your palm. Wrap your fingers around the stick, with your pointer finger extended down the stick. Place the stick at a downward angle so that the ribbon doesn’t get tangled. Practice fundamental ribbon techniques. Hold the stick at chest height so that the ribbon is at eye level. Turn from your shoulder and use your whole arm. Move the stick in a figure eight pattern, a sn
