Subject: Lost Back Tuck Dear Coach, We moved our 11 year old daughter to a new gym in January and she has really blossomed. She is now working on 7 & 8 skills and even landed a Yurchenko vault. She … Continue reading
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Full Twists
Subject: Full Twists My daughter is 11 and can do her running full twist by herself as long as her tumbling coach is standing there to make sure she doesn’t fall. She does a great job and it looks beautiful. … Continue reading
More Full Twist Problems
Subject: More Full Problems Dear Coach, I was just reading your article on a girl losing her full twists and thought I’d write. My daughter is learning full as well. She is very strong, but for some reason cannot tumble … Continue reading
First Aid Room
Room vs. Area There are two reasons that a first aid room may be preferable over simply a designated first aid area of the gym – privacy and isolation. There are certain injuries, including some injuries that may not be … Continue reading
Gymnastics First Aid Kit Components
It is a wise idea to be prepared for any contingency, accident, natural disaster or situation that might occur while gymnasts, parents and visitors are at your gym. A complete first aid kit is a wise investment. Obviously, accidents and … Continue reading
Finding Success in Gymnastics and Life
Subject: Finding success in gymnastics Dear Coach, When I was young, I learned ballet but quit during the middle of my first year because the teacher had been so strict and harsh. My mom tells me I wasn’t very flexible … Continue reading
Expand the Scope of Your Preschool Gymnastics Program
It is important for you to expand the scope of your preschool program beyond a gymnastics only curriculum. If your primary goal in the program is to teach four year olds back handsprings or even cartwheels, you are missing the … Continue reading
A New Gymnastics Meet Etiquette
I never thought that I would write an article on etiquette of any kind. My previous writings on meet topics included tips and the closest I ever got to talking about etiquette was about parents not communicating with their gymnasts … Continue reading
Meet Etiquette for Gymnasts
Arrive at the meet site early – about 10-15 minutes before open stretch is scheduled to begin. Smile and say hello to everyone you meet, when you arrive at the meet. Greet the host coach – shake hands. Be the … Continue reading
Vault Equipment Safety Training Progressions
Vaulting progressions can use a variety of different types of gymnastics safety pits and matting. Not all gyms can have more than one type of gymnastic safety pit, but all of the gyms can utilize a variety of matting techniques. … Continue reading
