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How long ago did you tear your hamstring? I would recommend stretching it and getting some therapies (like ultrasound and some massage) to help it heal and break up scar tissue.

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Congrats- That sounds like a lot of accomplishments!!! Keep up the good work.

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Just an idea, what if you try to go slow into the side handstand. If you go in slow and control the cartwheel you might be able to hold the handstand. Make sure that you remember to kick straight over and not to the side. Also you might want to do a lot of them so they become more consistent.

I have been in gymnastics for 22 years. I started when I was 3. I found that it was a great stress reliever for me. When I was really stressed with school and exams it helped me clear my head and helped me concentrate more when I needed to study.

Make sure that when you turn to aim your feet to the right. When you get to the top you should have almost all your weight on your right hand. A drill that you can work on is tap swings with a half turn to the right. As you get comfortable with small swings you can work on bigger swings with...

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Depends on where in Orlando you are. There are a few YMCAs, Orlando Metro, ACE Gymnastics, and a few other ones.

Welcome. Good luck at you meets and keep up the good work.

I am from the Tampa area and competed in gymnastics for 20 years. I went to Lafleurs Tampa, the brother gym of Lafleurs Largo. I know that both gyms are very good there. When I competed American Twisters were very good and had good coaches. I believe that Prep-Op is a pre-optional level...

I think that either a split jump or a straddle jump would look good after her split leap. Also if she has trouble with that she could try a a step through to a side leap. I hope that this helps.

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