Rick McCharles recommends that coaches concentrate on perfecting just a few basic skills: handstand, forward and backward handspring, forward and backward somersault and (the difficult one) round-off.
Rick uses trampoline devices to help beginners generate power. And places a sponge between the feet and / or knees of the athletes as a reminder to keep “tight”.
Click PLAY to see his PowerPoint presentation or watch it on YouTube.
Many of the coaches were interested in the new inflatable tumbling mats available from the USA.
More information on tumbling.
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