Recent content by Caleb

Please help save gymnastics in Victoria, Australia. Under the current restrictions, only outdoor sport is permitted. Gym clubs have been shut since March except for a few weeks in July. This is devastating the sport in Victoria, and it is increasingly likely that kids will start turning to other...

Put her in grips, then strap her to the bar like you would on a metal bar, just one hand (closest to you as spotter) is better.

The important thing to remember is that (most) gymnasts are children. Children are not rational. A few years ago I complained of a similar problem to a very experienced coach and her reply was "you should try toilet training". Take the skill back to basics, get it spotted, do more drills, put...

Hello, Just wanted some thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of a late split vs early split in a beam flic. My preferance is late and I think this generates more power, where as splitting off the beam is counterproductive. But I'd like to hear some other opinions.