Two great ideas in this short video:
- angles marked prominently on the wall
- spotting with a soft mat so the gymnast knows where handstand is — but is not being manipulated into the position by a coach
Category: horizontal bar
Shilese Jones training Tkachev
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Circles Drills on Bars
Zhang Boheng – H Bar
Flyaway to Flat Back
BEFORE we let kids flip, it’s essential that they understand well how to move the centre of gravity AWAY from the Bar at the point of release.
Some call it “pitching out” the centre of gravity.
Flyaway not Flyclose.
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overview of Men’s Gymnastics
An excellent summing up of the sport — including some of the all time greats.
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What are the 6 apparatuses in Men’s Gymnastics?
Gaylord from Weiler?
Update: I’d previously linked to this video calling it a Pegan from Weiler. Oops.
Thanks to Terry for correcting that.
Carl Meader
Mya Hooten – Bars collapse
Who’s to blame?
I’d say it’s FIG who approves ‘single point of failure’ equipment.
WHY in 2024 do we have equipment that falls down if one single part fails?
OBVIOUSLY there should be redundant anchors. And redundant chains. If one fails, the other keeps the apparatus from falling.
Leo Lehtinen – double twisting Gienger
Leo competes for Finland.
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That’s only the 2nd one I’ve seen caught.
First was Zoltan Rezacs (HUN) 1988.
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Gymnastics Coaching.com 