If I have Rings in the gym, I introduce drills like this as early as age-5. It’s FUN. It’s SAFE. (I introduce it over the pit if I have Rings over the pit.)
The gymnast quickly gains confidence in releasing something, flying through the air while traveling forwards. The main goal I ask of them is to stick the landing.
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Ideally I’d do this for the first year of twice a week training, starting Bar release in the second year.
Eventually, your kids will be as skilled as Jake Dalton. 🙂
If you don’t have Rings in the gym, budget to buy an inexpensive set. They only cost about $80, one of the best value / dollar investments you can add to your facility. Hang them on a high rail.
Thanks to Jeremy Mosier and Gymtastics for hosting this video.
Gymtastics is still my favourite club website, by the way. Compare it to yours. 🙂
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