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  1. gymjourneymom

    Great videos on fear issues in gymnastics

    I posted this in the parent forum. Then I thought gymnasts & coaches would benefit most from watching them, so decided I should post them here too:). My DD has over come many fear issues following the teachings of Alison Arnold. I recently found an 8 segment video series on www.gymnastike.org ...
  2. gymnafreak

    Coach Issues

    So i started at this gym two summers ago and they had just hired this new director. Well, she turned out to be a real jerk and she got fired. Then they looked for another one and there was this amazing coach that tried out for the job, and they didn't hire her!! I was really mad along with...
  3. M

    Flexibility issues...

    So, I know how some kids are just naturally super flexible, but not in this family. How big of an issue is that for a 4 yo just starting gymnastics? Sitting down she can straddle maybe 100 degrees, and with her legs straight in front of her she can just touch her ankle bones. I know she gets it...
  4. J

    Tumbling Issues

    My coach said last night that while my tumbling skills themselves are fine, my form is sloppy as of late *bent legs & separated legs mostly*. In other words, I wasn't tumbling at my full potential and strength (specifically on the ro-bhs-back tuck). However, my back tuck is pretty high despite...
  5. M

    Coaches Bridge kickover issues...

    We need some pointers for getting this skill, on a consistant basis. My DD can get over occasionally, but most of the time, stalls out right before she goes over, then falls flat on her back or back to a bridge. Is it more about ab strength, flexability, or what. She is fine with just the...
  6. Valentin

    Coaches The New issue of The Gym Press - March 2008 Vol2 Is1

    Hi valued readers I am proud to present the newest issue of TheGymPress. This is by far the best issue, with many contributions, and with all the new bells and whistles. Hope you enjoy, and please leave feedback for articles. Content of March 2008 Issue Page 1-3 Using the “Understand...
  7. Valentin

    The New issue of The Gym Press - March 2008 Vol2 Is1

    Hi valued readers I am proud to present the newest issue of TheGymPress. This is by far the best issue, with many contributions, and with all the new bells and whistles. Hope you enjoy, and please leave feedback for articles. Content of March 2008 Issue Page 1-3 Using the “Understand...
  8. TDiver

    Advice for money issues

    Hey everyone, I'm not one of the posters that tends to post all the time but I post here and there. Those that don't know me my name is Tori and i'm an elite diver. I am still 16 so I compete at the junior level, but in diving at that age your aloud to compete as a senior diver as long as...
  9. M

    Helping my DD with confidence issues!

    I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a gymnast with confidence issues. My daughter just tenses up at meets on beam but at practice she looks absolutely gorgeous on beam. I have attributed some of it to how fast she has progressed through the levels - she never competed level 6...
  10. B

    Coaches Issues with yurchenkos

    I have a girl working on yurchenkos and lately the have been having decent height but havent been getting enough distance. I realize its hard to make any conclusions with out seeing it but if any body could list some common causes that make yurchenkos end up to close to the table i would...
  11. Valentin

    Coaches The Gym Press December Issue

    Hi For any of those interested the new issue of The Gym Press is out. Link Removed (Size 1.2MB) Content: Publishers Note Pg 1 Understanding and Teaching Competitive Gymnastics Skills: The “Understand --> Teachâ€￾ model...
  12. B

    setting issues

    for any tumbling pass i do, i don't set. my arms just don't pull me up. the only strength i get is from my legs which does give me height but to me it's never enough. i would like to be able to get my tucks and layouts up higher. does anyone have any advice on how to set more?
  13. C

    Tumbling issues...

    I have a show coming up on december 15 and the choreographer made me the "tricker" and I need to execute a cartwheel roundoff back handspring half twist. I have the cartwheel and round off down...but i cant get the back handspring...they want to change it to a cartwheel half twist roundoff...

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