Prone
A horizontal face-down stunt position requiring the flyer to maintain a strong straight body line while the group supports and controls the position underneath. Prone work develops body tension, load sharing, transition awareness and confidence in non-upright stunt shapes.
The group should know exactly which parts of the flyer are supported, the direction of travel and the planned exit before loading. Do not improvise a release, rotation or dismount from Prone.
What Is Prone?
A face-down horizontal top-person position.
The flyer remains extended through the body while bases provide planned support underneath.
Prone may be used as a picture, transitional position or part of a larger stunt or pyramid sequence.
Its legality is determined by the complete construction, including height, contacts, entry, release, rotation and exit.
Create One Connected Structure
Long Body Line
Maintain a straight relationship through shoulders, hips, knees and ankles.
Active Core
Avoid allowing the middle of the body to sag toward the floor.
Share the Load
Support should be predictable rather than one athlete carrying most of the weight.
Match Height
Uneven supporting height creates tilt through the whole stunt.
Strong vs Weak Prone
✓ Strong Position
- Body remains horizontal.
- Hips stay in line.
- Legs stay active and together.
- Head remains controlled.
- Bases share weight.
- Minimal unnecessary movement.
- Entry is synchronised.
- Exit remains organised.
✕ Weak Position
- Hips sag downward.
- Chest drops dramatically.
- Legs separate.
- Flyer becomes passive.
- One base carries most weight.
- Stunt tilts.
- Group continually adjusts.
- Exit becomes rushed.
Prone Flow
Useful Cues
Floor Body-Line Hold
Practise face-down body tension without elevation.
Low Supported Prone
Build predictable support and body tension before adding transitions.
Side-View Video
Check whether shoulders, hips and feet create one line.
Common Problems & Fixes
| What You See | Likely Cause | Check First | Training Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hips sag | Flyer loses body tension | Core and glutes | Return to floor body-line holds. |
| Stunt tilts | Uneven support height | Base positions | Match supporting levels. |
| Legs separate | Lower-body tension lost | Flyer legs | Reinforce squeeze and length. |
| Group travels | Load entered off centre | Initial setup | Rebuild entry before transition. |
| Exit becomes rushed | Finish not rehearsed | Final counts | Train exit as its own skill. |
IASF Scoring Context
Execution Matters
Horizontal alignment, stability, uniformity and synchronisation influence how the stunt section compares technically.
Think Beyond the Picture
Participation, transition variety, pace and how Prone is connected to other skills may contribute to the overall comparative difficulty picture.
Is the Prone Ready?
GREEN · Ready
- Horizontal body line.
- Hips remain lifted.
- Legs remain together.
- Bases share weight.
- Minimal movement.
- Clean entry.
- Controlled exit.
AMBER · Developing
- Minor hip drop.
- Small height mismatch.
- Short hold only.
- Transition requires cleaning.
RED · Regress
- Large sag through body.
- Flyer becomes passive.
- Large tilt.
- Continuous group movement.
- Unsafe or improvised exit.