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    Coaches Free (aerial) cartwheel to front support beam mount

    Hi I would like to teach the Free aerial cartwheel to support mount on beam... I was hoping someone would have some drill videos to assist with this please. Thanks in advance.
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    Coaches Gainer Dismount End of Beam

    I am seeking some fresh ideas on teaching the gainer dismount off the end of the beam (tuck or pike). All tips/ Drills greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Coaches Dealing with growing pains

    So I have 3 girls doing level 7 and we have competitions in just under 2 months. All 3 are having knee pain that prevents them from doing maximum workload. All 3 have had a big growth spurt over the last couple months. I am getting so frustrated that they can't train the skills required but...
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    Coaches USA Compulsory Skill List

    Hi I was hoping someone could share please the exact skills that are in the routines for the current Compulsory Routines in USA please. Not Junior Olympic just regular levels program. Many thanks in advance.
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    Coaches SWINGS HELP with gripping

    I haven't had this problem before in all my years of coaching but currently my level 6 gymnasts predominately who haven't had to do swings for a year in their routine (in Australia) while they can swing powerfully they feel like they can't grip correctly and that they are going to fall off the...
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    Coaches Regripping

    Does anyone have some drills/exercises for me to help my new Level 4s with regrouping using hand guards. This would be in both glides and swings on high bar. I have tried but it would appear they just don't get it. So we have extremes of lifting all the way off the bar which is scary and then...
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    Coaches How to Tie Theraband

    I need help please - what is the best way to tie theraband for girls to use around the ankles to active flex work???? I have tried multiple ways and they usually snap before too long or constantly come undone. If anyone can please tell me how it would be great. Thanks in advance.
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    Coaches Lesson Plan Templates

    Hi - I am the head coach of a small club and recently asked some coaches to show me their lesson plans. Long story short I made notes for them to help and got told it was harassing them! Anyway sorted now. So it doesn't take me too long to come up with many different options as I don't get...
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    Coaches Dealing with Jealousy

    I have a group of girls - level 4-6 and ages 7-19! This issue is with my 11 year olds. They are very jealous of one another. Now I have emphasised that everyone progresses differently and each has their own strengths and weaknesses etc... but it seems out of control at the moment. One girl...
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    Coaches Split Jumps

    The one leap/jump I find gymnasts struggle with is Split Jumps. It is perhaps from Active Flex needing improving. I do resistance band jumps on the trampoline/ kicks with resistance bands. What else can I do to improve the degree of split in split jumps???? Thank you in advance
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    Vault full twist help

    I have a gymnast who has a tender elbow and therefore limits the drills we can do for Handspring full twist vaults. Is there any suggestions for drills and techniques to achieve this skill. Thanks
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    Bars HELP

    Have a gymnast who has had two elbow injuries and bars can be difficult. I am after SAFE drills for the following please. 1) HICCUP from low to high bar (that's what we call it in Australia) but toeshoot to high bar! 2) CLEAR HIP TO HANDSTAND Thank you
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    Tumbling

    I am after drills and help regarding FRONT TUCK STEP OUT TO ROUNDOFF (As first part of series on floor). I am also after drills and help regarding BACK LAYOUT FULL TWIST ON FLOOR. Thank you
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    Coaches Seeking Mentor

    Hi :vault: I have been a coach for 11 years and coach level 4 to 10 gymnasts (girls). I am seeking a coach mentor who can help me and give some guidance when required. Example - how to deal with teenagers in the gym etc... Please let me know if you're willing/able to help out at all. Thanks
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    Help with Handspring vault

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hWRW6zykyM&feature=channel_video_title I am having trouble fixing this vault - I can do all the drills and running training etc... but I need some fresh ideas. Please help - need to improve within 4 weeks!!!
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    Teaching a kip series

    I am at the stage of getting my gymnasts to learn a kip series of for example 3 kips in a row - ready to put a kip after a clear hip circle. Any help would be greatly appreciated please. From how it should be done and positions to drills to get it right etc... Many thanks
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    Vault & Lower Leg power training

    My level 5s are having trouble doing good vaults in competition and they are a bit hit and miss in training. The girls score highly on every other event and need to pick up vaulting for better overall results. 1. Drills/Strength to help improve leg power and run/hurdle speed. 2. When...
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    Teaching New Leaps

    I'm a coach and have a level 8 gymnast who needs to upgrade her SV on Floor. How do I correctly teach the below leaps please: 1 - Split leap with full turn 2 - Switch leap with 1/2 turn (in flight) Thank you :)
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    Help with Cast straddle Handstand

    Hi I am coaching a level 7 gymnast at the moment - she's having major difficulty with her cast straddle handstand. She is very strong, she is tall 5ft4 very muscular build. Has a fear of falling over the bar if she puts her shoulders too far forward and can't get the hips up high enough to...
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