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Ever wonder how Olympic gymnasts and parkour athletes move so quickly without ever tripping or stopping? They do not just improvise β they plan each move like links in a strong chain.
A movement sequence is a series of physical skills performed in a clear, planned order.
Before you can build a three-skill routine, you need to know the three main types of movements your body can perform.
The Three Movement Categories
Physical movements fall into three basic categories: balance (staying steady in place), locomotor (traveling across space), and manipulative (controlling an object).
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So how do we glue three different movements together so they look like one continuous routine?
Connecting Skills with Transitions
A transition is the smooth bridge connecting the ending position of one skill to the starting position of the next.
When movements have good flow, your body travels naturally from one posture to the next without jerky stops, sudden freezes, or losing balance.
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How do you pick three skills that naturally fit together? Let's walk through a three-step planning strategy.