Yuliya Brown Wins Elite Challenge in Tumbling

Yuliya Brown won the 2011 USA Gymnastics T&T Elite Challenge in Tumbling in Fort Worth, Texas on April 30, 2011 at the Fort Worth, Texas Convention Center. Continue reading

Detailed List of the Problems with International Gymnastics Scoring

This long and detailed list is the beginning of what we hope will become a comprehensive list of issues to address with any change in gymnastics scoring. Continue reading

Coverage Roundup of Bruno Grandi’s Letter on Gymnastics Scoring

Find the most important articles covering Bruno Grandi’s scorching critique of the gymnastics Code of Points and get the critical issues raised in one spot. Continue reading

Definition: Ballout

Ballout: A ballout is a trampoline skill that starts from a 3/4 dive or from a back drop and rotates forward in a 1&1/4 front somersault breadth axis lands on two feet. A double ballout is a back drop with … Continue reading

Beg Coach To Do Skills On High Beam

Learn this straightforward beam training technique that will have gymnasts begging to do skills on high beam and reduce the time coaches spend spotting. Continue reading

Definition: Breadth Axis Rotation

Breadth Axis Rotation: Breadth Axis (abbreviated BA) rotation refers to somersaulting rotation.  Breadth axis rotation refers either front or back somersaults.  This term is used primarily in reference to descriptions of skills for trampoline competition, although it could be used to refer to any other … Continue reading

What Parents Need to Know About Coaching and Managing a Gymnastics Gym

Understanding what it takes to coach and manage a gym can help parents improve their child’s gymnastics experience. 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

Successful Balance Beam Training System

The main requirement for success on beam is to have a beam training system that includes, both beam skill mastery and proper beam equipment progressions. A systematic approach to training is important on all events but is even more critical … Continue reading

Definition: Barani Ballout

Learn the definition of a trampoline skill know as the Barani Bailout. Continue reading