Rhythmic gymnastics.

Rhythmic gymnastics is a discipline that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance and the use of various devices such as rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
We can distinguish two types: individual and groups.


- History:
This sport was born in Sovietic Union in 1930. At the beggining only women could practice it but nowadays men also do it (but there aren't competitions for them). The modern rhythmic gymnastics was developed in the late 1950's. 
In 1984 it was included as an olimpic discipline but it was not until 1996 that groups could compite in the Olympic Games.

- Equipment:
    
Strings:
 
Hoops:
 
Balls:
 
Clubs:

Laces: 
 











   

- Bases: 
This sport can be practiced individually, in groups of 5, 4, 3 gymnasts or even in pairs.
 
In official competitions groups currently consist of 5 members. They can use 5 equal devices or 3 equal and 2 different. The duration of the exercise must be 2'30 minutes and an individual must be 1'30 minutes.