why do gymnasts land so poorly?

Female gymnasts, that is.

Male gymnasts are, as a group, far more skilled at landing.

That’s from GS George – Leg Impact and Landing

Dr. George advises the gymnast see the landing as soon as possible. Reduce forces to zero by absorbing over time and distance.

What Aliya did on that Beam dismount was to “punch’ on landing, instead. WAG judges are far too lenient on landing deduction. They give very little reward to excellent landings.

USA WAG has added a 0.1 “stick” bonus for 2014. Let’s see if that helps. Gummi points out that the stick bonus may also result in more injuries in competition, especially on twisting landings like Amanar.

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Stefanie Merkle is an exception. 🙂

Click PLAY or watch her FX on YouTube.

Vanessa Ferrari is very good, as well.

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Here is Aliya landing that dismount in the Olympics.

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