How to Evaluate Optional Competition Routines and Performance

There should be an ongoing evaluation of each gymnast before, during and after each gymnastics competition season. Here are some evaluation considerations. Continue reading →

A Young Nastia Liukin Competing Level 6

This is a must see for all Level 6 gymnasts. Watch a compulsory video of Nastia as a Level 6 Gymnast doing many of the same skills Level 6 gymnasts do today Continue reading →

How Many Bathrooms in a Gym?

Answers to a question about retrofitting bathrooms in a 22,000 sq. ft. gym, where they host meets. Continue reading →

Level 6 FX Routine Videos

Watch these Level 6 Compulsory floor exercise videos to help understand and master the many successful and high scoring skill techniques and styles. Continue reading →

Definition: Higgins

Higgins: A high bar or uneven bar skill done from a handstand, with a 1/2 pirouette and finish in elgrip position. Also called Higgins roll. Floor Bar Higgins Spot Gymnastics Bars Higgins Roll Higgins from Giant Giant to Higgins to … Continue reading →

Innovative Double and Triple Beam Tumbling Progressions

There is too little innovation both in gymnastics training equipment and the training systems used by coaches. A little of what young gymnasts can really do Continue reading →