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    Coaches Wrist Shift Drills?

    Can I get some good ideas for teaching the regrasp of the bar to keep from peeling off on a kip that is coming out of a handstand? I have had her do it in slow motion, but she can't get it coming down fast. I know that some kids have no issue with this and some kids do. I'm working with a very...
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    Coaches Need help designing workouts for injured gymnast

    This is for an aspiring L8 who broke her foot while on limited workouts due to a previous back strain in her mid-back. Her back is still a bit of an issue and she is now in a boot for 4 weeks. She is not allowed any weight bearing skills/conditioning for another week and then will be allowed to...
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    Coaches back salto head position

    I recently took over a group of poorly trained level 7s (technique was never stressed). Their back saltos are limited to tucks and layouts. They all throw their heads back. I have always found this to be difficult to correct once it's been accepted by another coach, which it was, so I am looking...
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    Coaches Managing partial workouts for kids with injuries

    I'd like to have a pre-planned workout designed in advance for kids who are hurt. I'm talking about Sever's flair ups or a mild rolled ankle that needs to be be rested for a few days. For those who have already done this, please give some advice!
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    Coaches Over-training Young Gymnasts

    I'd like to start a discussion on how to keep the young talented kids (ie: the ones who start piling on the training hours young) from getting overuse injuries. I have a small group of them now and I'm toying with holding them back to Level 5 (next year's Level 4) even though they have most of...
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    WAG Fastest way to help new little level 5s find their vault steps?

    For all of you vault gurus... What's the fastest/most efficient way to help young (age 7) training 5s learn their vault steps? These kids scored 9s in level 4 despite the fact they did not have consistent running steps. I know they will figure it out in time, but I'll bet someone out there has...

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