Anon Full turn help

[Anonymous (da9e)]

So I am currently in excel gold and my beam is very good except for my full turn. Does anyone have any good conditioning of drills that could help me be more solid on this?

 

[Anonymous (7e9f)]

So I am currently in excel gold and my beam is very good except for my full turn. Does anyone have any good conditioning of drills that could help me be more solid on this?

Always try to spot your turns as it helps you stay more focused on the skill.

 

[Anonymous (1d42)]

Since it’s so late in the season, you could try a side turn. I was really struggling with my full turn, but I tried a side full turn and I found them way easier, some of my teammates find them harder, but it’s worth a try.

 

[Anonymous (da9e)]

Since it’s so late in the season, you could try a side turn. I was really struggling with my full turn, but I tried a side full turn and I found them way easier, some of my teammates find them harder, but it’s worth a try.

I also find myself sometimes feeling like I’m turning off the beam so I will try this out at practice tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[Anonymous (24b9)]

Heel snap turns. Do 1/4s, 1/2s, and then fulls.

 

[trackandfield6]

So I am currently in excel gold and my beam is very good except for my full turn. Does anyone have any good conditioning of drills that could help me be more solid on this?

Honestly, they are tricky...LOL... and I ended up as a beam specialist in college, so I totally understand the turn annoyance. I had a lot of classical ballet training too, so I am sure that helped. That all being said, try heel snap turns, facing away from a wall, and turning to meet the wall with a passe position can help. Full turns done the same way can also help. Personally speaking, I don't like the passe position in a full turn, but rather coupe position. So you can do what I just suggested in a coupe as well. When coaching the turn I don't recommend that the gymnast start on toe, but rather flat foot to push to the ball of the foot for the turn. Obviously your arm position plays a part, and there are so many ways to do that...over head in crown, forward as ballerinas do it often, even down low. Try the different ways and find out what seems to work best for you. Lastly find the Sanne and Lieke Weavers on beam... they are queens of the tun and study what they do. Repetition and drills help!