“late drop” for Sole Circle

The ideal way to introduce backwards Sole Circle is from uprise on Straps.

The gymnast has every incentive to put the feet on later than they likely would from Cast. The downswing is bigger, making the upswing easier.

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hand RIPS are injuries

Smarter gymnasts and coaches suffer less lost time due to rips.

Some are avoidable.

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Sierra Brooks’ – Big Day

Vault, Bars, Floor.

Flashback.

Lali Dekanoidze – Bars

straddle cast handstand progressions

Coach Andrew Vetter.

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MDJDS Bars

great catch, coach

How difficult is it to SPOT a gymnast who accidentally releases at the bottom of a long swing?

Very difficult.

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(via Jennifer Pinches)