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Thanks for the information, that helped a ton! Yes, she is in USAG. I just want to add that we aren't trying to disrespect her coach, just trying to find out the facts since we have heard conflicting opinions.

My daughter's coach keeps telling my daughter that's it like .3 deduction not having an arm circle when she vaults. So, when she does an arm circle, it messes her up and she ends up not vaulting or it's slower. We've heard there isn't an deduction, but her coach keeps insisting that there...

My daughter has the same issue... here's an article that has some drills as well. http://swingbig.org/quick-tip-even-more-leg-tightening/

That's great! That's the best feeling in the world. :)

Well, I guess I need to eat my words and worries. She was able to do three kips last night. However, I did not even mention the word kip on our drive to the gym (per your advice) and kept the conversation non-gym related. I'm so glad I found this place. Thank you!!

Thank you so much! I know most of the answers to these question is to do nothing, and I think I needed to hear the same. I think I tend to get more frustrated than she does. It's just that the bars are her nemesis. Last year in level 3, she couldn't do her front hip circle to save her life...

My daughter is level 4 this season and really loves gymnastics (who doesn't though?) Anyway, of course, her biggest issue is the bars, especially the kip. I know this is a tough skill, but last month, she was able to do two kips in a row. Since then, she seems to be going backwards. Is...