crazygymmom
Proud Parent
Hi there! I have rarely posted, but I really enjoy reading! I was wondering if I could get some input, please!
My dd is first year level 5. Level 4 was rocky, but we decided to move up anyway. We've had 4 meets so far and in vault, floor, bars, and all around she's always placed 1st or 2nd. Beam has been a consistent 4th. AAs starting at 33.5 and going up to 34.5.
Meet last night was upsetting to say the least!! AA was 32!! (7th out of 10 AA)
She fell off the beam, didn't get her squat on, forget the 2nd backhandspring, took several steps after her vault, etc, etc, etc. It was a crazy night!!
When I asked her what happened, she said she didn't know, but was clearly upset!! She said she felt ready to compete. I know I'm way over-analyzing the whole thing (but that's what I do LOL!). The meet format was different, and it was a late meet (she's an early bird). Coach also said for the last few weeks she's been not doing her best at practice.
Do you think this last meet was just an "off night" and that she'll get her groove back? We have a home meet this coming weekend and she really wants to do good! I've just never seen someone always do well and then just flop! I really hope it's not all down hill from here! We've had a talk about practicing and I'm hoping more serious practicing will help.
My dd is first year level 5. Level 4 was rocky, but we decided to move up anyway. We've had 4 meets so far and in vault, floor, bars, and all around she's always placed 1st or 2nd. Beam has been a consistent 4th. AAs starting at 33.5 and going up to 34.5.
Meet last night was upsetting to say the least!! AA was 32!! (7th out of 10 AA)
She fell off the beam, didn't get her squat on, forget the 2nd backhandspring, took several steps after her vault, etc, etc, etc. It was a crazy night!!
When I asked her what happened, she said she didn't know, but was clearly upset!! She said she felt ready to compete. I know I'm way over-analyzing the whole thing (but that's what I do LOL!). The meet format was different, and it was a late meet (she's an early bird). Coach also said for the last few weeks she's been not doing her best at practice.
Do you think this last meet was just an "off night" and that she'll get her groove back? We have a home meet this coming weekend and she really wants to do good! I've just never seen someone always do well and then just flop! I really hope it's not all down hill from here! We've had a talk about practicing and I'm hoping more serious practicing will help.