Coaches Gienger from tap swing vs. cast vs. giant

[JBS]

I have heard some different schools of thought on what type (or size) of swing a Gienger should be initially taught.

Does anyone have any pros or cons for teaching a Gienger from a tap swing...cast...or giant?

 

[iwannacoach]

Small swing + learn efficiency + muscle effort = a good Gienger

After they have the basics of the Gienger figured out, like how hard/far to turn over before releasing, and where in the swing to initiate the turn, they'll be able to add more swing in increments. That way you're actually teaching them a gienger instead of letting them confuse them with something that could waver between a Deltchev and a Gienger.

I guess you could describe my attitude as similar to the concept of teaching a standing bhs before moving on to a ro bhs. Yeah sure, the ro bhs is easier because standing start is eliminated, but who wouldn't rather teach the fundamental bhs first?

 

[JBS]

Thank you...that was exactly what I was looking to figure out.

Here is a Gienger vs. Deltchev video for anyone that wants to see the difference...

[video=youtube;tw_44NtiP7o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw_44NtiP7o[/video]