Recent content by wendy1972

We do tramploline split jumps. For some reason, alot of times , they need to learn motion flexibility. It takes some time, but she will get it.

We teach these down the wedge mat. Fingers inward, and palms to the ceiling. Once you roll back onto your flat hands, open up your arm pits. You are in a handstand.

This explaination is perfect!!

I dont recommend strength at home because of poor form, but we always like our preteam to practice stretching. I especially like our kids to do shoulder (cat)stretches and splits. I cannot stress enough how many children are lacking proper shoulder flexibility.

Its all in the rhythm. Be sure to pull your toes up to the bar while you are naturally coming back from your glide. I , too, would work on basket swings to make sure that you arent breaking the flow of your swing. Good luck. Hang in there!!

It probably will be a problem, when she starts to do walkovers. She will probably want to lead with the opposite foot. Better to change it now. Trust me, switching the way you twist in a full, because your dual footed habits catch up to you, is no fun!!

I think that there isnt enough of an easement into "real" gymnastics. One day they are doing obsticle courses and having fun, then boom!! No more fun. Unless they are going to train for the olympics, they should enjoy gymnastics. It is important to find a gym that has a philosophy that is...

We only recommend bridges for smaller children, when their feet are elevated on a block. I much prefer teaching a handstand (walking feet up a padded wall) over headstands.

Good luck.

dont get discouraged A agree that getting an answering machine isnt necessarily a bad thing. Gyms are notorious for being very hectic places. The front desk people are responsible for making sure that the kids get to the right classes, answering questions from people that are right there and...

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