• To get to starting position: 
•  Stand up with feet shoulder width apart, arms fully extended beside thighs, holding the pipe with palms facing behind just over shoulder width apart, chest out and back straight 
•  Lower pipe to just above knee by pushing hips back and bending knees, keeping back straight, head facing forwards and heels on the floor 
• Maintaining a straight back and head facing forwards, begin movement by squeezing shoulder blades together and bending elbows, bringing the pipe to gently touch stomach

• Rounded back 
• Hands too wide or too narrow 
• Completing movement on toes 
• Not bending elbows enough 
• Head not facing forwards 
• Not returning back to starting position before beginning next rep

• Demonstrate the correct movement 
• Give verbal coaching cues of the correct technique 

• • Heels on floor 
  • Squeeze shoulder blades together 
  • Fully extend arms at bottom 
  • Arms wider/narrower 

• If child is fatigued, resulting in poor technique, allow the child to rest or slow down until the movement can be executed with correct technique 

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