Recent content by happyhandstands2

I have my younger kids practice by leaping over hula hoops on the floor. It makes them really stretch their legs straight and push off the ground hard. They love it and ask to do leaps whenever we work on floor skills

Leg lifts on the floor are always good. I have my gymnasts do an abs circuit that you may find helpful. You can adjust the numbers or repetitions for your ability but here it is in case you're still looking for ideas: 50 leg lifts on the floor (hands behind your head) Hold an L on the floor...

I agree with the framed picture! Especially if you get a plain frame from a craft store and decorate it, adds a sweet touch!

That happened to me last year, I had a girl dislocate her elbow doing a ROBHS on tumbletrack. Total freak accident, still to this day not sure how it happened, my best guess is she had her hand turned out and her arm couldn't take the pressure. That was the first injury I ever had in my class...

I have a 7 year old in my rec class who is going to be moved up to preteam at the end of the competitive season. She broke her foot playing soccer over the weekend but still wants to come to class to watch and condition because she loves it! I am making up a conditioning list for her and have...