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  1. Ali'sMom

    Women Level 7 beam flight question

    Is a tuck jump that turns 180 (have no idea what it would be called) considered flight?
  2. gymmomtotwo

    Women Back extension roll on beam

    Are two of these connected in a row worth anything? DD has been doing these in combination as well as a handstand back extension roll combo. She does both passes well. She will be competing the backhandspring not in combo with anything. She is training 7. Just curious what these things are worth.
  3. R

    Parents Ankle weights during beam training?

    So I watched practice for the first time in a month, and I noticed that DD and her teammates are wearing ankle weights during beam practice now. DD is 8, and a L2 moving up to L3. I am concerned about long-term injuries due to extra wear-and-tear and curious about the use of the weights. For...
  4. Lilou

    Parents Buying a beam?

    Hey parents- my daughters have been begging for a balance beam we can put in the basement that they can practice on. Have you done this? Which one do you recommend? Looking for a low beam or one that is on the floor I guess. They want bars too but I'm not sure how I'd secure it to the...
  5. 1canadiangymmom

    Women Level 8 beam acro series. Please help

    DD is wanting to make L8 this year, and looks like beam will be the deciding factor. According to her, her bhs on beam are so ugly, she will take more than a point in deduction on them. I don't watch, so can't confirm. Her coach has told her to come up with something else, that will count and be...
  6. L

    Women Gainer bhs on beam

    What is a gainer back handspring worth on beam? I know a regular bhs is a "B" on beam, is a gainer bhs worth any more or is it worth the same?
  7. B

    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
  8. L

    Women Beam question level 7

    New to optional levels. DD is working on her beam dismount and is doing 2 foot bhs back tuck for her dismount. Everyone else is doing round off back tuck. The reason coach has her doing back handspring back tuck dismount is because in her case it looks better and more consistent than the round...
  9. L

    Women BHS on beam?

    Which is easier on beam...landing on two feet or the step out? And is one considered "higher" difficulty for optional routines or the same? Just curious more than anything. It's interesting that the 2 feet appears easier for some kids while others find the step out easier.
  10. R

    Women What are beam requirements for level 8 and 9?

    In English please :) (meaning I have no clue what the value of things are "A, B,C, D"). I know that you need a series with flight in level eight- like BHS BHS. Do you need a back tuck or no handed skill too? Multiple no handed things in 9? Just curious. ;)
  11. G

    Women Beam skills ideas help

    I have a relatively new, mixed ability rec group. The most advanced girl has now got her fwdroll,cartwheel,hdst,full spin on hb while the rest are still on the low beam or even floor with all those skills. I'm wondering what skills to work on next ?? She has the basic jumps but the other...
  12. azara

    Women No dominant leg on beam

    Hi Chalkbucketers! I have a somewhat different problem that somebody here may have experience with. I was trained as a figure skater, so somehow I've learned to do all of my leaps like split jumps and so forth leading from my left leg (because in skating, you take off from your left leg). The...
  13. G

    Women Tiger paws on beam

    I know I already made a post about tiger paws but I was wondering if you can use them on beam and not slip?
  14. sgymnast12

    Women Beam Pad

    Does anyone know of a good beam pad? My gym does not have a throw type pad, and we are looking to get one as we have a couple people working back tucks, side aerials, etc. We would also use it on bars for bails/overshoots. My coach has told me to pick one out, so let me know which one is your...
  15. gymgal

    Women transformation Tuesday - Ragan Smith beam

    it just came up on my FB feed. 2015 P&G. not sure how I missed her beam routines last year. Wow! Is that counted as a layout full on beam? dd thought just a tuck but she definitely extends to a layout.
  16. Ali'sMom

    Women Coach/judge question - beam series/flight

    Can someone who "knows", tell me if they believe that the dive cartwheel / round off done in this video (not mine, but public on youtube) would get credit as a connection? And would that also count as flight for L7? Thank you!
  17. F

    Parents What other skills instead of bhs on beam for L7?

    DD had her bhs beautifully and is now going thru a major mental block which actually pulled her down a level for this season to L 6. She can do round off's on beam beautifully. Now that L 7 training is near (again for her) she is scared to death of this skill, won't even do it on low beam. Her...
  18. G

    Women BWO fear on beam

    So I've been stressing about my bwo on beam. I need it for the next season. I have a pretty good ball walkover on the floor and I can do it on a floor beam and sometimes a low beam. But I need it on the high beam soon, does anyone have any tips for how to get a more flexible back or how to do a...
  19. X

    Grade 5 Beam

    Anyone out there with experience of the dreaded grade 5 beam single legged squats? How far do they need to squat down? Is it all the way to heel or to an angle? I've looked at routine list and the helpdesk, but I can't seem to find the answer :(
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  20. M

    Parents Learning skills on the beam

    This is kind of a general question/observation that I have been wondering about.. not a complaint, just a curiosity question. :) It seems like the process of learning skills on the beam is a lot different than the other events. On floor, vault and bars, there seems to be a lot more active...

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