Simone is the only female attempting it in this montage from 2014.
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Category: falling & landing
inflatable air pits
I’ve never used one of these. But with good matting on top, it should work like a stack of mats.
Michael Jackson ONE acrobats
It’s a shocker to see the bounce landings performed on Air Floor in this show.
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stick like Kohei
Get your kids to watch this routine. Often.
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Amanar – Cheng Fei v Simone Biles
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Before Simone, Cheng Fei was the gymnast to emulate. Clearly Simone Biles further perfected the Amanar, finishing much earlier before landing.
I don’t normally recommend coaches study McKayla Maroney. Her wide arm, hands turned out technique is extreme.
stuck landings on Vault
The most impressive stuck landings — for me — are Vault landings.
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memorable MAG stuck landings
I certainly agree with #1 on this list.
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Kyle Shewfelt’s stuck double double to win Floor at the 2004 Olympics is another highlight.
strength for landing
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sticking the landing
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Shang Chunsong’s fall at Chinese Nationals
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