WAG Is BT on beam necessary in L9?

[GiantFlyaway]

I've had BT on beam consistently for quite some time now. About a week ago, I decided it would be an AWESOME idea to land the BT with my left ankle rolled inward, resulting in a severe sprain and smallish fracture.

Here's the dilemma: I am so afraid to do it ever again. I am nearly 19 years old, and obviously will not be a national level or elite gymnast- I just love gymnastics and want to compete a solid L9 or L10 come January. Can I get around not having BT on beam? I was going to compete switch-split back tuck and BHS-BT; but I am so scared to do it again- and being this old, coupled with this most likely being my last year of gym, I'm not sure if it's worth fighting through the fear and mental anguish if I can find an acceptable alternative.

I hope this doesn't sound like I have a bad attitude. I'm just an old, injured scaredycat.

 

[chalkbowl]

Sure you can switch leap + tuck jump 3/4 (C+C for .2 bonus), BHS + BHS (no bonus), and then come up with another .1 in bonus from some other jumps/leaps/acro. Or just stick with a 9.9 sv

 

[Mrs. Puma]

I'm just an old, injured scaredycat.

I wish I was as old, injured and scared as you.... says the 40 year old limping around the pharmacy with ongoing running injuries who is terrified of anything more than a CW... Lol! You're amazing that you can do these things! Good for you. I can't answer your question (my kid is just a L4) but GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[GiantFlyaway]

Sure you can switch leap + tuck jump 3/4 (C+C for .2 bonus), BHS + BHS (no bonus), and then come up with another .1 in bonus from some other jumps/leaps/acro. Or just stick with a 9.9 sv

Fantastic, thank you!!

I wish I was as old, injured and scared as you.... says the 40 year old limping around the pharmacy with ongoing running injuries who is terrified of anything more than a CW... Lol! You're amazing that you can do these things! Good for you. I can't answer your question (my kid is just a L4) but GOOD LUCK!!!

Thank you so much!!

 

[fuzi]

If you can do another flight element, especially a D acro by itself (side aerial, front aerial), that will help your routine be "up to level" even without the back tuck.

...I assume layout step out is not an option?

 

[GiantFlyaway]

...I assume layout step out is not an option?

Not anymore!! But aerial is a definitely doable...

 

[wandrewsjr]

AND if you add an A jump(like a beat jump) out of that aerial, you'll get the other 0.1 bonus you need! (this is fun...can we choreograph all your routines?)

 

[GiantFlyaway]

AND if you add an A jump(like a beat jump) out of that aerial, you'll get the other 0.1 bonus you need! (this is fun...can we choreograph all your routines?)

Deal!!

 

[fuzi]

Good luck! I hope we get to see video.

 

[GiantFlyaway]

Good luck! I hope we get to see video.

Once that darn ankle is healed... you can bet on it!

 

[Redford]

Now for your competition get yourself a routine you're comfortable with.
But if you want the opinion of another gymnastics oldie it's worth to put on a little fight, teaches you to not blame things onto your age too early, the age related injuries start soon enough.