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I like to give my girls cue words to think about while doing skills, and I was wondering what words other coaches use. My cue words work sometimes and with some kids... For baby giants (long hang pull overs) I use kick and shift. For clear hips I use drop, shift, open. What do you use for...

With all this talk of clear hip drills, I was wondering how you introduce clear hips, how you explain them, an what drills you start with. This is my first season teaching the clear hip from the beginning, and I'm looking for all the help that I can get. Thanks!

I've been thinking about my kiddos need to improve strength and flexibility, and I was thinking about implementing some TOPs strength into our workouts. Does anyone know where I can find info (I've looked on USAGs website). I'm looking for basic lesson plans, etc

I'm trying to revamp the workouts that we do the week of a meet. My level 3s come MWF 3 hrs each day an my level 4s come MTTF 3 hours each day. Last year we just did a lot of routines, but I'm looking to make it more of a prep for the meet. The Friday before (night before) we always have a mock...

One of my level 4s is terrified of jumping o the high bar and catching. She's done: 1. Squat on jump touch (she'll jump and touch no matter how far/close the bars are) 2. Squat on, stand up, reach to hollow stand holding high bar 3. Jump from block and catch the bar. Etc... She's says she is...

I am looking for some new ways to motivate my girls. In the past we have done sticker charts, earn points to play a game, etc. I would like to do something for specific skills (especially kips and cartwheels on beam). What do you do to motivate your gymnasts?

My level 4s are having trouble with their kips. They started off great, but now after 2 months of working on the kips, they're starting to hit a road block (which I know is normal as some kids figure out kips quickly and others take forever). Here are their main trouble areas: 1. Glide...

We have decided to have our level 3s do the new single leg basket swing (instead of forward stride circle) in preparation for competition next year, as it is closer to the kipping action than the forward stride circle. The girls are doing okay with the skill using a bent leg, but they must have...

Hey everyone! I am back after a wandering away...I couldn't remember my old login, so I had to create a new one. I was a gymnast for 13 years in Pennsylvania. Retired only due to a recurring back injury. I currently live and coach in Texas.