At Woodward West and at IGI this summer I was told Lake Owen was leaving the Woodward group, but would continue independently. Haven't heard any different since.
Chinese Pommel trainer NOT GOOD
We've tried them in Alberta, Canada recently. The mechanism tends to bind within a few weeks. They sit unused in the storage area of gyms.
Bit of a joke.
Even if it worked, I'm not sure they are useful past the stage of beginner as the kids would not LEAN at...
why Alicia will be on the team for Worlds and Olympics
She's lazy. Has many other interests.
The injury prevention strategy?
Fewer reps = fewer chances for injury.
More WAG coaches have to find ways to accomplish the goal taking fewer reps in training. Like MAG do.
Any non-American would be advised to get a consultant.
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... those are just two possibilities.
There are so few Men's programs, however, that you may be able to personally contact them all. And have them walk...
YouTube - Pirouette and Blind Change Drills Part 3 - Hideo Mizoguchi
Click this link to watch Mizo's video.
(This forum doesn't embed YouTube videos automatically?)
It's an excellent drill ... for ADVANCED gymnasts. We used it a lot for Blind, Pirouette and 1-arm giants, back in the era of 1-arm giants. But I'm not sure the girl in the video is ready for the drill, as yet. She should still be spotted until able to show form and technique.
Still doing the...
Hello from Rick in Calgary
I do lurk. In fact I caught your post by lurking.
And I link to Chalk Bucket threads on my coaching site:
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That keeps me busy enough.
I put a lot of white sugar into water, then bring it to a strong boil in a microwave. While the water is still hot (super saturated) I use a rag to apply to the rail.
Normally one application is enough.
The worst system is SALT water. Too abrasive.
twist towards the bar
We've always tried to get the guys to twist towards the bar.
With this philosophy, you decide the direction of dismount from PBars based on twist direction. It's bonus if the gymnast does Stutz in the same direction too.
EG. back or front salto from P Bars travels...
Pak drills
Of those releases, Pak is the one coaches argue about most.
The difficult part is the kip out.
Check these posts on Gymnastics Coaching, especially the two on spotting Pak. And the advanced bar-to-bar transfers.
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sliding a hand is good technique
I spend a lot of time on sliding the hand with beginners on blind change. Both boys and girls. It's good technique.
Forward pirouette is easier and the hand slide is less important. I still like it, but wait until the kids are more advanced before adding the...