Just subscribed to a new blogger who has been known to go by the pseudonym martha károlyi.
(Hmmm. Fake Martha? Good idea. Reminds me of Fake Steve Jobs of Apple.)
Here’s a sample post:
Cheng Fei: New Skill Verified
It has been revealed that the new skill Cheng Fei had been working on in early 2007, was indeed a quadruple full. She had taken it from the pit, onto a resi, and then onto a four incher. Cheng’s coach, Lu Shanzhen, had hoped that she could perhaps unveil the skill at the Olympic next year. Since then, Cheng has been laying off of her “Crazy Tricks”, in order to work on her vaulting consistency, and continue training in the All Around.
It is doubtful that Fei will unveil this massive skill at the Olympics in Beijing, because they don’t want any maybes; and with that skill it is a complete gamble, and perhaps not worth the prestige. However, it has not been stated whether Cheng Fei will or will not compete in the All Around at the Olympic Games.
Of course Nastia has attempted that skill in competition already. And Kent Caldwell competes it regularly.
Click PLAY or watch Cheng Fei Floor Exercise 2007 World’s Team Finals on YouTube.
Cheng Fei needs “something” more if she wants to win the Olympics on Floor. But quadruple twist is too deductible. She’s done triple backs into the pit — but that’s far too risky. The winner in Beijing will compete triple twisting double back … that’s my prediction.
Related post:
Gymnastics Coaching.com 