Gymnastike posted another interview with a judge.
This series is great. Keep it up, Gymnastike.
At the Region 3 Elite Clinic … gymnasts and coaches had the opportunity to work with the judges in a training camp setting. Beam Judge Carole Bunge shows an athlete why she failed to receive credit for her switch side leap, and breaks down what she wants to see in order to give full credit for a switch side.
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On a related note, highly regarded Canadian WAG Judge Kathy Stoesz reports only one protest was filed during the entire week of the Canadian National Championships. Either the judges did a great job, … or coaches are not confident enough in their knowledge of the rule yet.
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Courtney McCool always had one of the best switch side leaps. You could take a picture at any point and note that both legs reach about the same height, which is full extension, at the top of the jump. Most athletes tend to drop one leg — giving the skill an off balance or slightly tilted appearance. Courtney’s is gorgeous here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdkICnGQE1U
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