Braced Prep-Level Single Leg
A connected pyramid structure using a single-leg top-person position at Prep level, combined with an appropriate bracer relationship. The flyer must maintain the standing hip over the supporting foot while the brace is added without pulling the stunt away from its centre.
What Is a Braced Prep-Level Single Leg?
A Prep-level single-leg stunt incorporated into a connected pyramid through an appropriate brace relationship.
The core technical position remains the Liberty family: one supporting foot, an active standing leg and the flyer's centre organised over the base platform.
The brace creates a connected pyramid relationship, but it should not become the flyer's main source of balance.
Once secure, the same technical foundation can support legal body-position variations where permitted by the current rules.
Keep the Standing Side Organised
Stay Centred
Keep weight organised through the supported foot rather than shifting toward the bracer.
Stay Active
Avoid allowing the standing knee to soften when the brace connection is established.
Stay Over the Platform
The standing hip remains the primary balance reference for the top person.
Connect Without Leaning
The torso should remain organised as the hand or arm connection is made.
Support the Connection, Not the Balance
Own Your Own Position
The bracer must remain secure enough that the added contact does not destabilise their own stunt.
Keep It Predictable
Establish the connection clearly and avoid abrupt pulling or changing grip mid-hold.
Let Athletes Stay Tall
Position the groups so the connection can be maintained without either top person collapsing sideways.
Strong vs Weak Braced Single Leg
✓ Strong
- Standing foot stays level.
- Standing knee remains active.
- Hip stays over platform.
- Flyer owns Liberty independently.
- Brace is light and deliberate.
- Bracer remains stable.
- Groups match timing.
- Connection is maintained cleanly.
✕ Weak
- Flyer leans heavily toward bracer.
- Standing knee bends.
- Hip shifts outside support.
- Foot rolls in platform.
- Bracer pulls flyer sideways.
- Bracer loses own position.
- Contact repeatedly breaks.
- Stunt cannot hold without connection.
Braced Single-Leg Flow
Coaching Cues
Common Problems & Fixes
| What You See | Likely Cause | Check First | Training Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyer leans toward brace | Liberty not independently secure | Standing hip | Remove brace and rebuild Liberty. |
| Standing knee bends | Flyer loses active support | Standing leg | Return to single-leg holds. |
| Foot rolls | Centre moves outside platform | Hip alignment | Reduce brace pressure. |
| Bracer moves sideways | Flyer pulling on connection | Brace tension | Use lighter contact. |
| Brace cannot reach | Spacing too wide | Starting formation | Reposition groups. |
| Connection breaks in transition | Timing not coordinated | Transition count | Drill connection timing separately. |
| Legality uncertain | Skill variables not mapped | Height, brace, entry and exit | Complete rule review. |
Braced Single Legs & Scoring
Single-Leg Control Still Matters
The brace does not remove the technical expectation for a clean supporting leg, stable platform, centred hip and controlled upper body.
Consider the Whole Pyramid Sequence
Comparative difficulty considers more than the final body position. Participation, transition variety, pace, combinations and the wider stunt construction all matter.
Is the Braced Single Leg Ready?
GREEN · Ready
- Liberty is independently secure.
- Standing leg stays active.
- Hip remains centred.
- Bracer owns their own position.
- Connection is controlled.
- Groups match timing.
- Exit remains clean.
- Legality has been checked.
AMBER · Developing
- Minor brace lean.
- Small foot movement.
- Contact timing inconsistent.
- Bracer occasionally adjusts.
- Body position needs reduced range.
RED · Regress
- Flyer cannot hold Liberty independently.
- Standing knee repeatedly bends.
- Heavy brace dependency.
- Bracer is pulled off balance.
- Connection repeatedly fails.
- Legality cannot be confirmed.