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
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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
Private Gymnastics Lessons
Should gymnasts get private lessons? What can they expect to accomplish if they do? What events benefit most from private gymnastics lessons? Learn the answers to these questions and more… Continue reading
Shoulder Flexibility for Gymnastics Safety
Shoulder flexibility is a hidden safety problem in gymnastics that USA Gymnastics has not done enough to publicize and eradicate. Learn what needs to be done to keep gymnasts safe. Continue reading
Definition: Competition III
Competition III: Competition III competitions are a type of International competition that is commonly called the individual event finals. Gymnasts who win individual event finals at a World Championships or the Olympics can say they are currently the best gymnast … Continue reading
Definition: Competition II
Competition II: In International and international style meets, Competition II is the individual all-around competition. The gymnast with the highest score at the end of the All-around competition becomes the all-around champion. This is the most prestigious individual championship in any type of competition. … Continue reading
Definition: Competition IB
Competition IB:: Competition IB is what team optional competition (Optional competitions are meets where each gymnasts does their own individually chosen skills, choreography and routines on each event) is called International F.I.G. competitions. In International F.I.G. Competition IB team competitions also … Continue reading
Definition: Competition 1A
Competition IA: Competition IA is a type of competition in International F.I.G. (the international gymnastics federation) gymnastics competitions, called Compulsory Competitions. The FIG decided to discontinue Compulsory competitions after the 1996 Olympics, primarily due to the how they lengthened the … Continue reading
