unusual Yurchenko blocks

Here’s our World Champion HONG Un Jong.

Here’s McKayla Maroney.

A common coaching error is to emulate the best of the best. Just because it works for Maroney, doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you.

I don’t recommend wide arms with the hands out-turned for young, developing gymnasts. Stick with the most popular, traditional arm position (e.g. Cheng Fei) unless you have a very good reason not to.

Watch VIDEO of Cheng Fei.