Definition: Tkatchev

Tkatchev: A release move, named after Russian gymnast Alexander Tkatchev, performed on uneven or high bar, from a handstand to a back giant swing down, tap and releasing to a backward straddle release over the bar to regrasp. Also called a reverse hecht.

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A Variety of Tkatchev Learning Progressions, Spotting and Release Moves on Video

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