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    Drills for beginning pommel horse?

    Alright guys, so I teach a level 4 girls class, but a little boy was put into my class this year because our gym unfortunately doesn't offer any higher level classes for boys. I know nothing about pommel horse, only that I want to try to accommodate the little boy and give him something to work...
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    Coaches/parents, what's the best way to help a child who is an extreme perfectionist?

    I'm asking for a friend who does not have an account, and I will redirect any advice you all have to her. She is a coach, and one of her gymnasts (13 years old, level 4) gets very upset whenever a teammate gets a skill before her. She is struggling with her back handspring right now and every...
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    What is the general public opinion of gymnastics?

    I've been "inside" gymnastics for so long that I don't really know what non-gymnasts think about the sport. The other day I was chatting with a friend, and he told me swimming was the most difficult sport. Naturally I responded, "Yes, swimming, and also gymnastics." He was quick to come back...
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    How do you feel about home gyms?

    A coworker of mine were talking the other day, and she told me she has a "gymnastics room" for her son and daughter who are gymnasts. I guess she's got tons of mats, a couple of beams, a bar, a pommel trainer/mushroom for her son and some other things. I had a floor beam when I was younger but...
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    Update on "problem child" in my class - things are improving!

    I wanted to update those of you who gave advice on the last thread I posted about the child in my class who has a lot of behavioral issues. Things have been improving so far, so I'm very pleased! I did try to make her my "special helper" (stayed near her, let her demonstrate) and that seemed to...
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    Other coaches, how do I deal with a child who has behavioral issues in class?

    I teach a few different gymnastics classes at a recreational gym. I LOVE teaching the older kids (most of them are around 9 and 10) who really have an interest in gymnastics. They're great kids, and I feel confident teaching them what I know best. The 5-year-old class, however, I am incredibly...
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    Is anybody else really disappointed by the lack of gymnastics literature?

    I've been thinking about this for a while. I thought it might be good to compile a list of gymnastics literature, TV shows, films, and stuff like that that people might enjoy!! I wish there was more media attention on gymnastics, but unfortunately I guess we've got to work with what we've got :/...
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    Can someone explain Prep Op to me?

    I'm pretty sure they didn't have these Prep Op programs when I was a gymnast. I'm suddenly hearing about it all the time and I'm not quite sure how it works. Anyone wanna fill me in? Thanks!
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    Does anyone know where I could find the old USAG compulsory music?

    I want to find the music I used to use when I competed! It was the music that was used directly before the switch to the current music. Just wondering if anyone knew where I could find it. I found one video on youtube that had the old level 5 routines with the music, but I can't find the level 6...
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    The Weird Gymnastics Skills Challenge :D

    I hope it is okay that I post this thread here!! I posted the link to my blog a while ago here on CB and was so happy to see that many of you enjoyed it :) I have made some changes to the blog and have also started a WEIRD SKILLS CHALLENGE!! Dun dun dun! There is a somewhat lame but...
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    I started a gymnastics blog...

    Gymnastics Universe: It was originally a blog mainly for compulsory gymnasts, but I'm beginning to tailor it also to the parents, especially with the competitive season coming up (the most recent post contains tips for meets). I like interacting with gymnasts and parents so I thought I would...
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    Hi :) I'm new.

    I've read through a few forums on this site before and decided it was about time to create my own account! So... Nice to "meet" you all, chalk bucket members :) I am, unfortunately, retired from the sport now (after 12 years) due to injury, but I hope to get into coaching as soon as I can...

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