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    Parents spotting skills in competiton

    The meet we were at this past weekend at level 4 many of the girls were spotted during their roundoff backhandsprings. Some of the girls were doing it and landing on their heads. I had difficulty watching. Our gym does not let the girls compete floor if they can not do this skill...
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    Coaches Spotting

    I am a 3rd year H.S. JV gymnastics coach, I was a gymnast back in the 80's and recently returned to my h.s. to coach with MY former coach. Anyhoo, I find that it is really hard to teach girls at this age at this level, as many are brand new or haven't done it since they were 6. One challenge I...
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    Coaches spotting 1/1 twist

    I was curious on the correct way to spot a full twist on floor. I was looking at some videos online but they are kind of blurry. I didnt know if anyone had any tips or had any videos that show slow motion on hand placements?!!
  4. Geoffrey Taucer

    (stupid) rules regarding spotting/competition

    In women's meets at the JO level, there is a deduction if the coach is standing too close during beam and bars routines, even if they do not touch or talk to the gymnast. Why is this? It seems like it adds unnecessary risk and psychological stress to the two events which are probably already the...

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