So Dani had a rough practice today. She was having some hesitation issues with her ROBHS and was visibly getting very upset and frustrated-I came for the last half hour of practice to watch. She was getting very teary and very frustrated so Dani's coach and the USAG coach let the girls do whatever tunbling they wanted (their choice) on the floor for the last 15 minutes of practice. So, lo and behold Dani pulls out a punch front!!!! And lands it!!! She did this 3 times!!! I was so proud of her. I knew that she needed this boost of confidence because she was having such a rough practice, and her coach even said to her she could do whatever tumbling she wanted. I think that is really important---to try and end on a high note after a rough practice.
Some coaches don't believe in letting girls practice skills or uptrain when they do not have a lower level skill. In this case, Dani is stil having issues with the ROBHS, but can do other front tumbling skills. What are your thoughts on this?? Dani is on a MDL where they are more leanant on spotting in competitions and for optionals in ABC & D, they can switch out and substitute skills.
This happens in cheer all the time too. There are so many girls that can't do a standing BHS BUT CAN do a standing back tuck. They can do a standing full but can't do a ROBHS...
Anyway...I am just happy that she did the punch front without even practicing it on the floor since last April. I know she will get the ROBHS, but in the meantime I think that the boost in self confidence in other skills is very important as well. Sorry for the drawn out post!!!
Some coaches don't believe in letting girls practice skills or uptrain when they do not have a lower level skill. In this case, Dani is stil having issues with the ROBHS, but can do other front tumbling skills. What are your thoughts on this?? Dani is on a MDL where they are more leanant on spotting in competitions and for optionals in ABC & D, they can switch out and substitute skills.
This happens in cheer all the time too. There are so many girls that can't do a standing BHS BUT CAN do a standing back tuck. They can do a standing full but can't do a ROBHS...
Anyway...I am just happy that she did the punch front without even practicing it on the floor since last April. I know she will get the ROBHS, but in the meantime I think that the boost in self confidence in other skills is very important as well. Sorry for the drawn out post!!!