2014 Gymnastic Shapes Key Vocabulary Straight shape Star shape Pike shape Ball shape Straddle shape Front support Back Support Dish Arch Side support
Straight shape Arms straight and stretched up high Feet together Straight body
Star shape Wide arms straight, stretched out to the side Wide straight legs Straight back
Tuck shape Arms stretched out Balance out feet Crouch down
Ball shape Hold knees Feet tucked in Sit down
Pike shape Legs together Straight legs, pointed toes Sit down Straight arms
Straddle shape Legs wide Straight legs, pointed toes Sit down Straight arms
Side Support Hold arm up and stretch this arm Straight body Feet and legs together Straight arms Hips up
Back Support Look forwards (not up) Legs together Fingers facing forwards Flat hands Hips up
Front Support Straight arms Legs together Flat back Straight legs Flat hands
Dish Shape Look forwards at your toes Legs together Head, shoulders and feet off the floor Straight legs (round back) Arms in front
Arch Shape Arms stretched Feet together Lift arms and legs Straight legs