Sam’s 1st week back

Samuel Mikulak is posting video each week.

Episode 1 includes his weekly training plan.

Despite the long break, his wrist are still bad.

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how Abie Grossfeld learned Flyaway

One of the unforgettable characters of Gymnastics. A great storyteller.

Legend.

Abe represented the United States as a gymnastics competitor or coach in seven Olympic Games, seven World Championships, six Maccabiah Games, and five Pan American Games …

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Zou Li Min to Wally Whirl

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Flip Smart Matting System

With new additions to the system, use the Carolina Gym Supply Flip Smart Matting System for any number of tumbling and somersaulting, drills, bar drills (fly aways and giants), and even vault timer drills!

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The one I need most is the Flyaway setup.

introducing pirouettes

Here’s an excellent drill for beginners as they learn to move their centre of mass over the support arm (base of support) before starting to learn pirouettes and reverse pirouettes.

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using Gainer to teach 1/1-out

Tony Retrosi.

The Gainer simulates the second salto.

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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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