Tkachev release drill

Drop the feet to generate counter rotation.

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Mara Titarsolej – Bars

Legs together on Maloney.

10.0 from this judge.

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Bars – Back-in Double Full-out

Interesting. Very late initiation of twist.

Full – Full is easier IMHO.

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6.9 Bars difficulty

Swing Half drill on Straps Bar

One hand in a strap. The other with a Grip on the Bar.

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Weiler progressions

I was coached by Heinz Weiler, brother of Willie Weiler for whom this skill is named.

It’s tricky.

I still recall trying to learn it as a forward free hip on straps bar.

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Jr Pan Am Games Finals 1

Vault

🥇 Addalye VanGrinsven, United States, 13.483
🥈 Kauany Aquino, Brazil, 12.949
🥉 Coralie Demers, Canada, 12.933

Bars

🥇 Charleigh Bullock, United States, 14.000
🥈 Julieta Lucas, Argentina, 12.300
🥉 Dominica Escartin, Mexico, 12.166

Floor

🥇 Thomas Tittley, Canada, 13.200
🥈 Arturo Rossel, Chile, 12.666
🥉 Thomas Mejia, Colombia, 12.433

Pommels

🥇 Pedro Silvestre, Brazil, 12.266
🥈 Matías Martínez, Chile, 12.200
🥉Jason Hao, United States, 12.100

Rings

🥇 Lorenzo Zaragoza, Mexico, 12.600
🥈 Jensuel Soto, Puerto Rico, 12.566
🥉 Nixon Miles, United States, 12.033

Medal Winning Jr. Routines 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

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Best Execution 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Currently, USA is stronger on difficulty than execution.

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Bars routine – NO Kips, NO Cast Handstands

It’s (barely) possible. 😀