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Category Archives: Ask The Gymnastics Coach
8 Tips For Great Back Handsprings on Beam
GymnasticsZone gives 8 tips to help a gymnast who is having trouble with bent and split legs in her back handspring on beam. Continue reading
Her Coach Yells So Much She Wants To Quit
Coach Howard addresses the uncomfortable issue of the long-lasting impact of what coaches (and others) say to children and what you should do about it. Continue reading
Quit Fulling Around and Learn a Full Twist
Coach Howard helps a frustrated gymnast learn a full layout twist with several tips and a series of training progressions for her to use. Continue reading
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Improving Leaps, Straddle Jumps and Wolf Jumps
Flexibility is the key to looking good looking leaps and jumps. Learn what scientific studies have discovered are the fastest ways for gymnasts to improve their flexibility. Continue reading
Should Parents View Gymnastics Classes?
Coach Howard tackles the complex question of where, when and how often parents should view their children’s gymnastics classes. You may be surprised to learn that getting this wrong has been scientifically proven to slow gymnasts’ progress. Continue reading
Jump in Practice Hours at the Gym
The Coach talks about many parents’ concerns over the number of hours their kids workout at the gym and how they can decide what is reasonable for them. Continue reading
Starting an Elite Gymnastics Training Program
Answer to a question by a coach on how to start an Elite gymnastics training program. Continue reading
