Uneven Bars Skill Learning Progressions

Bar progressions, just like progressions on all the other events, should be presented in a convenient order in approximately in their order of difficulty. The important part here is that the skills are taught in a logical order, which can … Continue reading

Back Walkover Problem

Subject: Back Walk-over Problem My daughter has been in gymnastics for four years. She has struggled with a correct back walk-over during the entire time. She has to go into a back bend and then kick over. Do you have … Continue reading

Twisting Arm Wrap Technique

Subject: Twisting Dear Coach, Hi. I can full twist in a somersault, but just! Is there anywhere I should put my arms to get a better twist??? Thank you!!! Arm Wrap Twisting Technique There are two major biomechanical factors related … Continue reading

Another Day, Another Meet?

We were at a huge Optional Invitational meet and in the same rotation with one other team. We were starting the meet out on beam. Our three Level 8 girls were last in the rotation and were already warmed up. … Continue reading

Compulsory Floor and Tumbling Animations

Front Tuck Errors: Should use more of an overarm rather than underarm take-off. Must stick landing. Round-Off Two Back Handsprings Back Extension Roll Errors: The compulsory back extension does not pike down to knees. Flip-Flop Tuck Errors: The gymnast makes … Continue reading

Ancient Gymnastics History

There is little to no direct knowledge available about the earliest times of man’s gymnastics activities. There is no doubt among historians that people performed gymnastics and gymnastics-related activities like tumbling, jumping, swinging movements and group acrobatics early in the … Continue reading

Are You Sure She Should Be On the Team?

We do not have team tryouts as such. We are constantly looking for gymnastics talent among our class and training team programs and are well aware of which gymnasts are ready for the challenges of the team experience. In the … Continue reading

Beam Equipment Progressions

For all the skills listed in the Secrets to Staying on Beam e-Book or any other beam training progression system, there are the additional equipment progressions relating to beam height and padding. All skills should be mastered on a line … Continue reading

Dance and Ballet for Gymnastics

Dance Program Overview Dance is one of those aspects of gymnastics that is difficult to properly integrate into the average gymnastics program. Gymnastics Dance There are several reasons for this. In a gym with only a male gymnastics coach, the … Continue reading

Gymnastics Strength Training

Effective gymnastics strength training involves a lot more than just doing gymnastics skills. Learn the elements of an efficient training program here. Continue reading