Tag Archives: Competition

Distraction Training – Staying in the Gymnastics Zone

It is a safe bet that the majority of gymnastics coaches have never even heard of distraction training and that almost none use it. Continue reading

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7 Types of Practice To Produce Peak Gymnastics Meet Performance?

There are at least 7 types of gymnastics practice to produce peak gymnastics meet performance at gymnastics meets. Continue reading

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In Big Competitions, Gymnasts Revert to their Base Level of Training

Like soldiers, in times of stress, like big competitions, gymnasts automatically fall to their base level of training. Continue reading

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Does It Make Sense to Perfect Only the Minimum Skills for the Level?

Too many parents (and coaches) are not focused enough on preparing for their gymnast’s long-term career and are only concerned with winning present level. Continue reading

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Most Watched Gymnastics Routines

The most watched gymnastics routines on every event in women’s gymnastics are identified here. Continue reading

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The Potential Effects of Needlessly Harsh Scoring

An article about the potential effects of unnecessary & needlessly harsh judging scores on young, lower level gymnasts, especially younger girls. Continue reading

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The 2012 Olympic Test Event: Lessons Learned

Lesson 1 – The USA women should have been there. Other lessons from Brigid McCarthy. Continue reading

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2012 Nastia Liukin Cup Series

The 2012 Nastia Liukin Cup Series began this weekend in Covington, KY. Continue reading

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Gymnastics On A Budget

There are ways to save money on the high costs of gymnastics participation, especially for team gymnasts. Parents should take these into consideration. Continue reading

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The Ride Home From A Gymnastics Meet

Many parents make the mistake of criticizing their gymnasts, right after the meet or on the way home. Here is advice on what parents should do instead. Continue reading

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