Xiao Qin is the World Champion on Pommel Horse leading up to the Olympics in his home country.
But the undisputed King of Swing fell in Athens 2004.
His loss there means big time pressure he’s facing in Beijing. Yet I predict Xiao Qin is destined to win this time.
Click PLAY ore watch his astounding “extension” on YouTube:
We’ve posted this routine before. But it’s worth watching again. And again.
Does China have more young athletes coming up like Xiao Qin?
Click PLAY or watch an age group Chinese gymnast training on the Pommel Buck on YouTube.
This video was first shown to me by Canadian National Coach Edouard Iarov.
Technique in 2008 is to swing as straight as possible when young. Even arched circles I would call a “good error”.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 