how the new Code affects Beam

ASSuming the DRAFT Code is approved, Simone’s composition suffers least of those routines analyzed by Balance Beam Situation.

2017 VERSUS 2016: A BEAM COMPARISON

Sanne Wevers Beam

Rio Olympic Gymnastics on YouTube

The official Olympic YouTube channel now has archived coverage. They are geoblocked for some nations, available to others.

I can watch them in Canada, for example.

Click PLAY or watch the BEAM FINAL on YouTube.

introducing the AirBeam

Looks like fun.

I’m not sure it’s a true Beam training device, however.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Air Beam $399

training the Dick II

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

via Fans of Canadian Gymnastics

Dutch Beam in Rio

Anchored by the eventual Champion Sanne Wevers, Netherlands had the 2nd highest team score on this apparatus.

Click PLAY or watch Olympic prelims on Vimeo.

Dutch coach Patrick Kiens presented at Ontario Congress just after the Olympics. (Netherlands beat Canada in prelims as a team by 0.2)

He feels the much acclaimed Dutch choreography on Beam is reminiscent of the Soviets from the 1988-92 cycle. More continuous movements, more interesting and artistic elements. An era when Beam choreography was more important.

If your gymnasts can do high level elements like Illusion and multiple turns, it’s smart coaching to use those in preference to risky tumbling sequences that require more pounding.