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Aside from questions of whether coaches should “stand there” or not, if & when they do, it is imperative that they actually be ready to spot Continue reading

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While all good coaches should be able to spot, when necessary, it is a matter of fine judgement when it is best to spot and when it is not. Continue reading

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Here is some very specific advice on coaching twisting and one method of learning to spot fulls. Continue reading

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Subject: Spotting the Twisting Direction Dear Coach, The question is what side do you spot a full, that twists to the right and a full that twists to the left? (Now when we say twists to the right, we mean … Continue reading

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Spotting: Spotting or to “spot” someone in gymnastics means to physically assist them in safely completing a skill. The amount of spot can range from cueing the gymnast to completely carrying the gymnast through the motion. A spot can be … Continue reading

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Spotting Belt: A spotting belt is a belt that a gymnast wears to which is attached to ropes or cables that are attached to pulleys connected to the ceiling or a tower. This device allows a coach to support a … Continue reading

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