Ginger
Proud Parent
So my daughter is a righty gymnast, but when she does this dismount, she turns to the left (meaning, her left hand stays on the bar, her right hand goes off and taps). I watched a few youtube videos and it looks like that the righty gymnasts always turn to the right (makes sense as their right hand is supposed to be stronger). My DD says it is easier for her to do it 'lefty way', and that her coach says it doesn't matter. I would believe there won't be a deduction as it is the only righty/lefty skill on the bars (so the judges won't even know whether the gymnast is R or L), but what about safety?
Do you have a gymnast who does this dismount the opposite way (righty to the left, lefty to the right)? It it OK?
Do you have a gymnast who does this dismount the opposite way (righty to the left, lefty to the right)? It it OK?