Basic concepts for describing gymnastic exercises
Body axes:
- axis of latitude
- axis of longitude
- axis of depth
Body planes:
- lateral
- transversal
- deep
The position of the body in relation to the apparatus: the body’s axis of latitude is compared to the tool’s main axis.
- lateral position: the two axes are parallel. Can be:
- front lateral position
- back lateral position
- left or right lateral position
- transversal position: the two axes are perpendicular. Can be:
- front transversal position
- back transversal position
- left or right transversal position