routine training strategies

Nick Blanton gives some examples. And asks for more.

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For a majority of gymnasts, my main strategy when training routines is to start with the dismount. And work backwards, adding subsequent elements as quality improves.

That way the athlete ends up with more last half volume of training. They can “finish”, even when tired (or in case of problems) during the competition routine.

My second strategy is “mini-routine” ~ mount to dismount with whatever parts of the set the gymnast can do easily.

In season, with gymnasts who can get through imperfect target routines in series, I like best “start / stop” sets to improve quality. The gymnast starts the routine … I call STOP if there is any significant error. The grumbling gymnast must start over.

The degree of error depends on the gymnast. 🙂

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Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

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