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We have just switched from Artistic Gymnastics to Rhythmic...I am hoping there are more parents and rhythmic gymnasts out there! My daughter is 6 yrs old and competed Level 3 last year WAG and we have just moved to a Rhythmic Gymnastics program an she is loving it.

Thank you all so much for your replies...I really appreciate the advice and insight very much. Gymnastics is such an intense sport as it is..it really helps to have some objective opinions. Thanks!

When running she runs "ducklike" and has very limited power. For vault, tumbling, balance beam and just plain running they say she is far too turned out. I would like to keep it in perspective as she is only 6, but all coaches (at 2 gyms), except for one coach who is willing to work with her...

Yes, she is turned out from the hip...has amazing middle over splits, and flexibility. But her feet seem to turn out even more than her normal hip turnout.

Any advice or insight welcome...my daughter is 6 and competed Level 3 last season and did great, aside from vault, although she still placed very well throughout the season. She is training to compete Level 3 (old level 4) now. She has very turned out feet...when she runs, jumps, walks. Coaches...