Author: Rick Mc

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

Nicole Harris – Bars

Former elite. Competed for Arizona State.

athletes with superstitions

Rituals are good. Superstitions bad.

As a coach, I discourage illogical superstitions.

That said, many of the best athletes keep themselves busy with superstitions, especially in competition.

Here’s the argument that superstitions CAN help performance.

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pirouette preparation

Before starting pirouettes, it’s essential that gymnasts are comfortable with transferring centre of gravity.

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