Coaches ADHD gymnasts and proprioception

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HI i could really use some help please! My 11 year old daughter has ADHD and really struggles to know what her body is doing, even when corrected hundreds of times on the same movement. She has National Finals in the UK in two weeks and has a problem with her full spin. She cant feel where her leg is or whether she has finished turning her heel.

Today I tried using some squishy toys to help her understand where her foot is positioned (and make it more fun) but she absolutely cannot feel it. See attached video. She thinks he foot is down by her calf when it's up at her thigh. Has anyone else experienced this or have any tips on how to help kids in this predicament? It's sooooo frustrating for her and means she has to spend so many many more house on things than others. Something like a cartwheel on beam with so many moving parts is even worse.
 

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