Category: Gymnastics

introducing hand position for Round-off

This could be a good drill for having beginners keep both hands in a straight line when learning on Floor.

Over-turning at this stage is a common problem.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Laurie Hernandez – comebacks ain’t easy

Laurie Hernandez has had a fantastic post-Olympics career. She’s everywhere. A winning media personality.

Yet Laurie’s decided to try a comeback. That ain’t easy — unless you are Simone.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Laurie retweeted this one.

https://twitter.com/notciaobella/status/1191758012878327810

Shawn Johnson’s baby girl

Jordan Chiles sent congratulations. And thanks.

Elisa Hämmerle – Seven Nation Army

Lauren Hopkins posted an interview with Elisa that would inspire any injured gymnast:

“It’s Always Worth Trying One More Time”

Elisa ruptured her Achilles during the Olympic Test Event Rio. Her chance to qualify for the 2016 Olympics gone.

But in February 2017, she decided to go back to the Gym to see if a 2020 Olympic spot might be possible. The return to Floor and Vault was slow because of pain in the other Achilles. That’s not uncommon.

In early 2019 Elisa moved to Netherlands to train with Patrick and Daymon and the many other top gymnasts at their club.

Elisa did qualify for the 2020 Olympics in the AA for Austria as did her PAX teammate Mandy Mohamed for Egypt.

Click PLAY or watch Elisa’s Stuttgart Floor on YouTube.