Or sponges.
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I like these drills for beginners. Once they can be trusted to keep line, begin tilting the head slightly for more visual information.
(I’m not convinced every gymnast needs see thumbs, however.)
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Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.
GSP learns forward salto full twist
The MMA legend has been training Gymnastics for some years now.
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In a related celebrity post, Derek Hough tries Gymnastics.
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toughest rock climb in history
Silence. A cave in Norway.
This route was later rated a 9c (5.15d), making it the hardest graded climb anywhere in the world …
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in praise of Aly Raisman
Must listen. The new (Nationals 2018) Aly Raisman interview on GymCastic episode 319.
I’m astonished that it’s a 24-year-old gymnast that is the most important voice in critiquing USA Gymnastics. They really should invite her to sit on the Board.
#respect
Yes Mary Lee Tracy did resign only hours after accepting a position with USAG. Mainly, it sounds, as a result of Aly’s negative feedback.
WHAT? … It sounds like she’s unresigned and getting legal advice. 🙁
What a mess.
If you can’t keep track of who USAG is hiring and firing, Spencer has a rundown of what’s happened.
UIC drops Men’s & Women’s teams
A terrible announcement right before a long weekend in the USA.
Men’s Head Coach Charley Nelson posted the bad news on Facebook.
(via Stick it Media)
Mary Lee Tracy may decline new job
Mary Lee Tracy replies to Aly Raisman, says she might resign US Gymnastics post
Tracy says “cyber bullying” is hurting her family
Reaction from almost everyone online has been negative. MLT is considered more of a Nassar / Ranch / system defender than was Tom Forster, though he was even more an insider.
Fly Away Boomerang trick
One take. This is talent.
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Kathie Klages ‘Permanently Ineligible’
Klages was added to USAG’s ‘Permanently Ineligible Members’ list on Tuesday, less than one week after she was charged with two counts of lying to investigators about when she was told of Larry Nassar’s abuse. …
Klages retired as MSU Gymnastics Coach in 2017, after she was suspended for defending Nassar in a meeting.
WHY are you doing that progression?
Kelly Manjak, coach of Olympic gold medalist Kyle Shewfelt, often says he wants to use no more than 3 progressions for each target skill.
If that doesn’t work, … consider adding a 4th progression.
He wants to reach the objective efficiently. Specifically.
I’d agree.
First off question your conditioning program. Many of our exercises we prescribe because of tradition.
Why rope climb? What is the purpose?
Many of our conditioning exercises are too general. Too many are directed towards muscular endurance when we need muscular strength / power.
Thanks Allan.
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