Category: Gymnastics

Stella Umeh – Floor

One of Miss Val’s favourite UCLA Floor Routines*.

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Stella Umeh went on to a great career with Cirque du Soleil.

how to Giant tap OVER the low Bar

Very, very few adult gymnasts can do it without deduction.

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Don’t teach that technique unless you are the world’s greatest Bar coach. It’s a near guaranteed deduction.

improving active hip flexion

Beginners are often better at passive flexibility (e.g. pike sit) than active flexibility which is needed for skills.

The conditioning program should include active flexibility training.

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Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.

2019 Nissen Emery Award Finalists

I’ve got to be cheering Justin Karstadt.

#YulWho? 😀

Pommel Flair training devices

Most Men’s coaches have built or tried these devices at one point or another. They are useful for conditioning. OK for introducing the concept of Flairs. But not many will advance from this device to Mushroom.

You can buy the G-Force kit for 300 €. It’s marketed mainly to breakdancers.

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Heidi Moneymaker – Floor

One of Miss Val’s favourite UCLA Floor Routines*.

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Heidi Moneymaker today is a top stunt woman.