Category: floor (women)

tumbling / Slinky analogy

I can go with this.

It’s similar to the ‘curvilinear action‘ still used in the Canadian coach education system. That was introduced by Gord Osbourne and Boris Verkhovsky back in the day. That version looks at the body more as a flexible rod … with a spring attached to either end.

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It’s Sarah Finnegan’s world

… The rest of us just live in it. 🙂

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via GymCastic

Handstand to Bridge, kick back over

Beginners should mostly train Bridge with feet elevated. This puts more load on the shoulders and upper back, less on the lower back.

This is SAFER and results in better technique on skills.

Peng Peng Lee, for example, did no bridges nor walkovers after about age-13.

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Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.

Sekai Wright’s Bruno Mars routine

Fun.

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Paris McGee can dance

The former Ohio State gymnast emulated some of the top WAG routines in 2016.

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Click PLAY or watch Laurie’s on YouTube.

Click PLAY or watch Gabby’s on Instagram.

Watch a 2018 interview during Paris’ final season following ACL surgery.

related – Men’s Gymnastics Better With Music, And This Guy Proves It (2006)