Category: spotting

Bars – Low to High release in BELT

I can’t recall seeing a belt used for this spot.  Seems to work, however. 

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training Layout Jaeger in a belt

Personally, I’m not a big fan of using a belt for same Bar releases.

It works — but can make it difficult for some gymnasts to get OUT of the belt.

That said, IF you use a belt, do as few repetitions in it as possible.

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training pirouettes to handstand

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

NEW T-Trainer Cover PRO

I’ve long been a fan of Tumbl Trek’s trampoline Vault trainer.

Here’s an improvement to the already excellent current model.

(Did you know James Parent recently got married? Yes — to a coach.)

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LOVE IT – Adjustable Trapeze Bar

  • attach to any bar or set of rings using the adjustable straps
  • obstacle courses, ninja runs, and strength training stations
  • suede-lined pads that help protect your bar
  • adjust length with steel carabiner between the layers of webbing

Details

My most important use of this product would be for Flyaway.

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That Flyaway drill would come after Swinging Rings.

Personally I like to have beginners do hundreds of Flyaways without spot before moving to the competition Bar. Doing progressions without spot builds confidence.

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Finally moving to the Bar, I still wouldn’t spot.

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Somewhere in there I’d spend one day doing it on P Bars with both boys and girls.

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Doing an actual Flyaway on an actual Bar I’d delay as long as possible.

IF your gymnast hits feet on the Bar, there could be a setback. Don’t let it happen.

Gymnastics is FAKE 😀

Ian Gunther reveals the video trickery behind skills you see online that are actually IMPOSSIBLE.

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great SPOT – coach Chad Buczek

Chad is coach and owner of Metro South Gymnastics Academy, Canton, Mass.

At a competition in Tennessee, 9-year-old gymnast Cherrish Remy barrels her way toward the vault and launches herself off the springboard, but she’s off the mark.

Luckily, her quick-acting coach Chad Buczek appeared out of nowhere and caught little Cherrish before her fall could go really badly.

“I instantly broke out into a sweat,” said the girl’s mother. “It’s definitely not the first time he’s saved her,” she continued, speaking of Coach Buczek.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (2020)

Yeo Sejeong – Vault spot

The near coach is a terrific spotter. And he has a second coach spot on the other side for some vaults.

As one who likes double spotting, I appreciate this.

Simone’s Yurchenko Double Pikes

Podium training.

Very good spotting, as well. He’s ready in case of under-rotation.