WAG Bhs step outs on beam

[Gymnastics33]

I'm working in my bhs stepout on beam, when in the gym with the coach standing there, not even touching me at all, I can do it just fine. But at home with mats stacked up beside the beam to make it even I can't seem to do it. I know it is all I'm my head but I'm not sure how to fix that. Any ideas on how I can work on this without my coach standing there?

 

[JBS]

Use words... read this thread...

For Parents - BHS BHS on beam tips

DD is working on her BHS BHS on beam and it's the first skill in a long time where she's really hitting a wall of fear. It's not a mental block at this point, but she's really anxious about getting the skill for next season. There is no room for a different beam series at her gym, so she's going...

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[Tammie]

I love the suggestion of using words, so your brain is busy & not in your way!!

This may sound silly, but have you tried taping a 4" 'beam' on your mats?

That is how my kiddos got a bunch of beam skills, we put glue & sand on the tape so she could feel if she was going "off the beam," but she worked many many skills that way & then used a beam with mats stacked & had it enough to remove the mats within short order.

Just a thought.