coachmolly
Coach
- Jan 18, 2009
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A very successful first ever meet in January combined routines that are "easy" and "boring" have left my girls feeling a bit complacent in the gym, especially when it comes to routine work. Of course there are places they can improve, and I've had talks with them about how there is always something they can improve upon and how important it is to do the "easy" skills well. We mix in a ton of progressions to keep them interested and progressing and designate several practices after a meet to "fun" stuff, but it just doesn't seem to be enough for them. The have their 2nd meet coming up in a week and I while I think they will do just fine and are absolutely prepared, I'm afraid their lack of motivation to focus on details will result in lower scores which will be discouraging to them.
I have tried new ways of working skills and routines to keep it fresh and fun- partner work, games, do X number of "thumbs up" routines and you can move to new skills- but any new ideas to keep working on routines and little details would be really helpful!
I have tried new ways of working skills and routines to keep it fresh and fun- partner work, games, do X number of "thumbs up" routines and you can move to new skills- but any new ideas to keep working on routines and little details would be really helpful!