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Do you have a mat at the end? I find it much less scary if there is a soft surface at the end.

I was able to get my back walkover first, but I tried to get it long before I tried a front walkover, which might be the reason why.

I got them after moving to Xcel. At the time, I had most of my level 6 skills, such as kips, freehips, flyaways, ect. At my gym most get them around level 4, but I've seen level 3 girls with grips before.

I recently cut my hair into a short bob. However, I did not think about how this would affect my gymnastics. My hair is too long to leave up, especially for competitions, but doesn't fit in a ponytail. I haven't had a problem yet because I've missed practice for various reasons last week, but I...

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Sorry, my bad. 1/4 on to 1/4 off to face away from the table is a 10. 1/4 on to 1/4 off to face the table doesn't

1/4 on 1/4 off to face the table does, but a 1/2 on does not.

I like the second one the best. The first is nice, but very fast, and the last one is a little repetitive.

If a coach like Mihai or Valerei took over, wouldn't it be likely that they would show favoritism to their gymnasts?

First, you want to make sure your bridge is solid. Ideally, your shoulders should be past your hands, but if they are directly over or a little bit behind, it should be fine. Next, you need to bring your supporting leg in and kick very hard. Think about making a rainbow type motion, with your...

I agree, hopefully the doctor will be able to figure it out and tell you how to proceed.

Worst case scenario they will say no and explain what skills you are lacking. Definitely never hurts to ask.

I love soup, and am obsessed with lasagna. I'm totally trying it, if i can convince my mom.

Lasagna soup sounds bizarre, but good at the same time.

Much different. A Prudonova in women's is a 7.0, whereas for men's its a 5.6. All the vaults follow this pattern.