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1. Vault: A gymnastics apparatus used by both men and women in artistic gymnastics, or
the skills performed upon it, to perform a vaulting skill.

2. Balance beam: It is a 4-inch-wide (100 mm) platform upon which gymnasts perform
tumbling and dance skills.

3. Asymmetric Bars: a kind of gymnastics apparatuses

4. Floor: The event performed upon this apparatus is known as Floor Exercise.

5. Clubs: The clubs look like bottles. They are made of wood or plastic.

6. Layout: A position in which the gymnast's body is completely stretched, toes pointed
and legs straight.

7. Hoop: it is used by rhythmic gymnasts too. The hoop is made of wood. Gymnasts toss
it and catch it, spin it, swing it, and roll it.

8. Ribbon: Long piece of material attached to a stick.

KEY: 1F/ 2A/ 3B/ 4C / 5G / 6D / 7H / 8E

ACTIVITY 8.

Read and answer the questions:

Apparatus Norms
Rope
- Hemp or similar suitable material
- Length proportionate to size of gymnast
- No handles except for one or two knots at each end
- Ends may be wrapped with a thin non-slip material in a length corresponding to the
width of a hand

Hoop
- Wood or synthetic
- Interior diameter of 80-90cm
- Minimum weight of 300g
- Can be taped in any color

Ball
- Rubber or soft plastic, antistatic
- Diameter of 18-20cm
- Minimum weight of 400g
- Any color

Clubs
- Wood or synthetic
- Length of 40-50cm
- Minimum weight of 150g per club