Former American Olympic Coach Peter Korman is promoting a new product. Ideal for introducing forward and backward handspring to beginners, including older Cheer kids.
Any gymnast that learns a backward handspring without spot is near certain to re-register for the following session.
The UCS Tear Drop Trainer is specially design to properly train the athlete performing a back or front handspring.
Available in 4 sizes including an extra large model to accomodate taller athletes
$495 – $830
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It looks like a slight improvement on Norbert’s The Boulderâ„¢. To compare that product video, click here. About $650.
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This device, like all the others still allows the gymnast to pike down from the handstand position. Honestly, if they are using these; I’m not overly concerned if they merely pike down ( this can be addressed with focused strength/skill training ).
For the FHS, notice how all the gymnasts close/flex the shoulders and hips on the exit, chin in. I really dislike this. This can also be down with the octagon and maybe the boulder ( doesn’t work too well with the Pac-Man’s ). I’m thinking the shape can allow and encourage this.
An octagon is versatile. I can use it for BHS and FHS and doing dive rolls over, forward rolls over or planche roll outs ( push-pulls ).
I like this device less than the boulder. But it looks interesting.
Peter invented an eagle/invert trainer as well…
I like this thing and am glad it will help with spotting.
Hello,
I would like to purchase the teardrop. I am based in Sydney Australia – is there anyway we can get it delivered to Sydney??
Look forward to hearing from you.
Fiona
I think you can, Fiona.
Contact UCS:
http://www.ucsspirit.com/gymnastics-softplay/product-detail.cfm/category/Skill-Development-Shapes/product/Tear-Drop-Trainer
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