An article by College Gym News – Katie Norris.
Breaking Down the Double Layout Bars Dismount
Aesthetically, I’ve always liked best straight or even slightly hollow.
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As a coach, however, I’d recommend slightly arched for as much of the skill as possible. It’s easier to pilot the landing for a STICK.
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related –
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I think I had an article you wrote on Double Layout/Bars in the early-mid 1990’s. I think it was from when you did your level 4. I’m not sure where I got it from. Maybe Hardy circulated it in that National Team newsletter he used to keep up.
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That was good, Matt.
I recall J.P. Caron had some of the best input. Dave Burgess did the final artwork.
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