Coaches Legs, legs, legs....

[gymnastike30]

Bent legs during bhs on the floor....trampoline, they are perfect. Frustrating!

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[GymCoachR2]

I can't say anything for sure without seeing it. But my guess is that you either have a problem with the roundoff or the jump (depending on what you are doing this from). If a gymnast doesn't have enough power, or is coming from the wrong shape they tend to compensate by bending their knees. So I would look there.

 

[coachmolly]

I agree with what is written above in that it could be any number of issues, and also with the suggestions offered. How big is the gymnast? If they are easily spottable, I would recommend guiding them through each motion of the bhs with correct shapes many times just to ensure he/she actually knows what each of those positions feel like. Some kids feel like their legs are straight just because they don't know any different and need to be taught what straight legs mid-skill feel like.

 

[CoachTodd]

Think "toes" when you jump .

 

[gymnastike30]

Ok, I was able to get a video of her...it's not a very good one. Let's see if this works
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_VEn1X60oo

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[GymCoachR2]

If you can pause it at 0:04 seconds you'll see a lot. I see, chest in front of feet, when at this point the round-off should be much more turned over. There is also the problem of the substantial leg separation and knee bend.

I posted this video earlier but it would be good for you as well, the first drill would be quite helpful for your little gymnast.

Practice, practice, practice! | Swing Big!

here is one more:

Roundoff Drill - YouTube

 

[gymnastike30]

I appreciate it, thank you.