MadisonĀ Dorunda – Vault

Lands like a dart.

should FIG require a proper “landing”?

Male FIG gymnasts must show control on landing. I’d say right now there is TOO MUCH emphasis on STICK in MAG FIG.

Obviously, FIG women have never been required to show control. Absolutely no control often results in a very small deduction for WAG.

I’m of mixed feelings on this question:

should FIG require a proper “landing”?

On the one hand, it would force coaches to include dismounts that are more fully mastered. A good thing. AND it would help separate the best of the best routines.

On the other hand, I fear more injuries on landing might result. Stepping or hopping out of a high impact landing is an excellent way to dissipate forces. Gymnasts trying to “SAVE” a competition landing could suffer more injuries.

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SEE the Beam landing

new NCAA Landing “Finishing Position”

An excellent improvement on College rules. This will definitely help separate the best of the best routines.

Hopefully we’ll see NO MORE College Sticks getting a 10.0 score.

LANDING is a skill. And should be evaluated as a SKILL. 

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WGA – Dismounts Contest

World Gymnastics Association (WGA) runs a cash prize challenge for the BEST MAG DISMOUNTS posted online. It has a specific set of rules.

1st – Noah Kuavita – Score: 39

2nd – Kellen Ryan – Score: 37.5

3rd – Dorian Doan – Score: 36.5

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stuck landings Tokyo Olympics

In slow motion.

It’s much tougher to STICK than they make it look.

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Thanks Jeff.

STICK-Tš—®š—°-Tš—¼š—² challenge

SAFE landings

One of the best things we do at Gymnastics class is teaching how to land and fall safely.

NOT like this. Ā šŸ˜€Ā 

swing flight

Artur Davtyan can STICK

I wouldn’t call Artur the best vaulter in the world.

But he’s definitely the most consistent at landings of the best in the world.

Great air sense. And TIME enough to land.

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