Hi
My son is 8 and has been doing gym for 3 years. He is having a problem with tumbling. His coach seems frustrated that he cant get the straight front somersault, he is also having problems with back and front summies. In general he keeps up with his peers and has very good form with above average flexibility, but he always seems to be behind when it comes to tumbling. He can do ROBHS but they are now being taught to do ROBHSBT and again he is behind.
I know all children learn at different rates but if he is having these issues now do you think he is just not cut out for the sport? Is this something he may become better at with time? He is very small and light, do you think this may be an issue?
Hoping someone else out there has had same problems and got through it.....!
Thanks
My son is 8 and has been doing gym for 3 years. He is having a problem with tumbling. His coach seems frustrated that he cant get the straight front somersault, he is also having problems with back and front summies. In general he keeps up with his peers and has very good form with above average flexibility, but he always seems to be behind when it comes to tumbling. He can do ROBHS but they are now being taught to do ROBHSBT and again he is behind.
I know all children learn at different rates but if he is having these issues now do you think he is just not cut out for the sport? Is this something he may become better at with time? He is very small and light, do you think this may be an issue?
Hoping someone else out there has had same problems and got through it.....!
Thanks