Front Side Yurchenko Vault Progressions

NOTE: We would normally have included this information in one of our e-Books that we sell, but since Yurchenko vaults have legitimate safety concerns in the learning process for the front side of the vault, we are providing this information … Continue reading

Yurchenko Vaults – Not the Way to Do It

Years ago, in USA Gymnastics, only Level 10 and Elite gymnasts were allowed to compete Yurchenko vaults, and we, at that time, pointed out to other coaches some of the problems with that policy and coaching approach. Basically, our position … Continue reading

Top New Gymnastics Videos

Check out more gymnastics videos at: Best Examples of Level 4 Girl’s Gymnastics Compulsory Routines Best Examples of Level 5 Girl’s Gymnastics Compulsory Routines Best Examples of Level 6 Girl’s Gymnastics Compulsory Routines Super Beam Elements Now, these girls are … Continue reading

Top Level 6 Gymnastics Compulsory Routine Videos

37.775 All-Around State Championship all-around winning performance and with State Champion performances on Bars of 9.8 (check out the handstands), Beam (9.45) and Floor (9.325). An Interesting Montage of Level 6 Routines All-Around Performance with Strong Level 6 Floor Routine … Continue reading

Top Level 5 Gymnastics Compulsory Routine Videos

2010 Level 5 Texas State Gymnastics Champions 9.55 Level 5 Floor Exercise This routine shows minimal deduction major elements and demonstrates some style in their execution. Level 5 Floor Routine with Good Body Shaping This routine shows how to perform … Continue reading

Top Level 4 Gymnastics Compulsory Routine Videos

While it is obvious that Level 4 gymnasts are beginner competitive gymnasts and often young, we have chosen some routines that while not perfect, display certain points of execution, aptitude and attitudes that other level 4 gymnasts should observe and … Continue reading

Memories of Tim Rand

I am so blessed to be among the many Tim Rand has inspired. He has touched so many lives. I just find it so hard to believe only 2 months ago he was sitting in my living room in Austin, … Continue reading

Tim Rand – In Memoriam

Tim Rand, former owner of American Twisters in Coconut Creek, passed away on August 20, 2007 of cardiac arrest. Our friend has been taken from us too soon, but he has left all of us who knew him a legacy, … Continue reading

Let’s Talk Tap

How many of the following questions can you answer? Is it the tap same for a big girls as a small girl? Is tap the arch or the hollowing after the arch? Do big and small girls tap at the … Continue reading

Gymnastics and Tumbling Safety

Gymnast, Tumbler and Athlete Safety in Athletic Facilities, Training and Competition Safety is the first consideration for any athletic program, especially for children. It should be the first thought and concern of every gymnastics or tumbling coach, gym owner, parent … Continue reading