introducing forward giants

Most elite women’s coaches want forward giants with a “hecht beat“. The ascending swing arched.

But for beginners much easier is a traditional men’s giant with the trunk in flexion. Or even piked straddled.

Click PLAY or watch a new giant on YouTube.

using Gainer to teach 1/1-out

Tony Retrosi.

The Gainer simulates the second salto.

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Renáta Kiss – Flyaway triple twist

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (2002)

(via WOGymnastika’s Rarely Done Elements series)

Pirouette Trainer mat

Mancino developed this product with Chris Zimmerman of Ricochets Gymnastics in Hatboro, PA.

Quarter twist drills require the gymnast to commit to the weight transfer on the pivot hand. I’d use this mat every day.  If I didn’t have one, I’d improvise with something else.

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Tkachev on the Quick Flex Bar

Shaposh and Tkachev are two of the best uses for the soft trampoline rail.

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It’s adjustable for any width of tumbling trampoline.

details – Quick Flex Bar

Taylor Lindsay-Noel has a TEA company

Recall that Taylor was paralyzed in a tragic and avoidable injury on a Bars dismount training with coach Brian McVey.

Need some gourmet tea? 

Click PLAY or see her on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/cupofteshop/status/1280562124415217670

via Fans of Canadian Gymnastics

double layout Bars dismount

An article by College Gym News – Katie Norris

Breaking Down the Double Layout Bars Dismount

Aesthetically, I’ve always liked best straight or even slightly hollow.

Click PLAY or watch Courtney McCool on YouTube.

As a coach, however, I’d recommend slightly arched for as much of the skill as possible. It’s easier to pilot the landing for a STICK.

Click PLAY or watch Bridget Sloan on YouTube.

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