Apparently the new level 5 will contain an option to do a back extension on the beam or a back walkover, or a bhs. Coaches, gymnasts, experienced parents: what is the value of doing a back extension on beam? Is this something they will do in optional, or does it lead into some kind of an optional skill? DD's team was working these at practice yesterday, and it was beyond ugly to watch, and I have to say, it had me scratching my head a little as to why they were doing it at all because most all the girls currently have a bwo on beam and many are working the bhs.
I know very little about gymnastics, so, what's the point of the back extension on beam??
I know very little about gymnastics, so, what's the point of the back extension on beam??