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    WAG Ballet vs.Gymnastics Leaps/Split Jumps

    Many thanks again!
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    WAG Ballet vs.Gymnastics Leaps/Split Jumps

    Thanks all. Yes, this whole thing is very confusing to me. DDs gymnastics coach told her to take ballet lesson with a strict ballet teacher (which she is doing), but not everything is done the same way in gymnastics as it is in ballet.
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    WAG Ballet vs.Gymnastics Leaps/Split Jumps

    Thanks gymdog. And what about the front leg? Top of foot facing up or to the side? (thanks again!)
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    WAG Ballet vs.Gymnastics Leaps/Split Jumps

    I know that in both gymnastics and ballet, the hips needs to be squared forward during split jumps, but what about the rotation of the thighs? For example, should the top of the front foot be facing up or to the side? I know that in ballet, the thigh/feet should definitely be facing to the...
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    Wow, this is a great story. It gives me so much hope. I think I have to be patient and give things a chance to click for my dd. Thank you!
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    Your daughter is still young too. I figure either way these will be good experiences for them. Thank you for sharing.
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    Thanks for sharing this. Your daughter is still young too. I guess either way it is a good experience for them in working hard at something.
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    You are right. I had no body awareness (or general awareness, lol) at 8.
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    You are right. Thank you. There is a lot she can gain from this experience outside of winning.
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    That makes me feel so much better. I was started to get discouraged. Thanks for sharing that with me.
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    That is encouraging. Thanks so much!
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    WAG Talent/Maturity Question

    My daughter just turned 8. She is the strongest and most flexible girl on her team. BUT, her scores tend to be mediocre - averaging about 8.5. She tends to lose a lot of points for things like bent knees. Her coaches always tell her to straighten her knees and physically her legs can...
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    Parents Form a maturity issue?

    That is so great to hear. Thank you!
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    Parents Form a maturity issue?

    Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better. :)
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    Parents Form a maturity issue?

    Thanks. That might help my daughter as well. She doesn't totally get the whole scoring thing right now. :)
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