flexed feet in Gymnastics

Most coaches cringe when they see flexed feet on a backward salto. ☹️

Layout Yurchenko is a particular pet peeve of mine.

feet flexed layout Yurchenko

But when this same gymnast twists that layout, she can keep her feet stretched. There’s less chance of kicking the table.

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Rick Mc

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

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