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A Parental View of the Sport of Gymnastics
Everything My Daughter Needs to Know She’s Learned From Gymnastics is a blog post from the mother of a gymnast, one of whose daughters switched from soccer to gymnastics and the effect her coaches have had on her. As a former English major, I … Continue reading
19 Potential Solutions to International Gymnastics Scoring Problems
Now that we have pointed out many of the problems with the current international gymnastics scoring system we present solutions from ourselves and others around the web who’s opinion we have solicited. Continue reading
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
