In the new level 5 they do an extension roll, up into a handstand, then finish down on their toes in a pike position. What part on their toes are they suppose to land on in the pike position? The very tips like when you are en pointe or the bottom of the toes like in relieve? It was a big...
This comes out of a discussion tonight. What is the general train of thought on arm circles, which is better, large or small? What is currently being taught? If a gymnast is doing one type and another type is now being taught, does that hurt the vault score?
Sorry for being so general.
Our gym in looking into buying a new competition worthy spring floor for the higher level girls(we already have 2, I assume we are replacing on) and redoing the ancient foam pit. We are getting ready to start a large scale fundraising project. How does your gym finance these type of projects? Is...
Any advice or recommendations?
My DDs wrists are bothering her, but I am not sure how much. It doesn't affect her skills at all. You just see her bending and rotating them after vault and floor. She says they bother her, but isn't in any distress. The minute she leaves the gym she doesn't...
Just popped in to say 'Hi' I am a mom of 4, my oldest daughter did gymnastics for 8 years and quit after her second year of level 4. Our gym requires all the girls to do level 4 for 2 years, no matter what they score. My youngest daughter just turned 9 and started Level 5 in June. I also have...