“No need to put too much power into the leg movement, just kick it back”
24.07.2026. During a training session with Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva analyzes a risk element involving the ball and explains what to focus on: how to properly initiate the throw, how the arm and leg work, and why applying more force isn't always necessary.
It is precisely these details that help make a risk element consistent.
Arina is a Russian champion who lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.
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