One of the BIG problems with belts is getting it to fit different sizes of athletes.
PE-Redskaber solved that by using an inflatable bladder.
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Click PLAY or watch the inflation on YouTube.
Category: spotting
introducing Jaeger
Using a trench pit the gymnasts doesn’t need to (yet) over-rotate to prone fall. She can concentrate on height first … before rotation.
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aerial skiing with BUNGEE
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spotting a stalled Jaeger
Russian junior gymnast Vladislava Urazova hit her feet on Jaeger stalling the forward rotation. I thought her coach did a good job slowing her down on the fall to her back.
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Giant on P Bars
Spotting alternatives. Most coaches spot from the side.
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spotting Jaeger
I’d pad the bar between the hands, as well.
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SUPER BUNGEE!
spotting Nabieva
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Gymnastics “saves”
I skipped the Gymnastics FAILS meme not wanting to encourage people considering falls as entertainment.
But I do love gymnasts who can SAVE a skill or routine. That takes psychological toughness.
There is some great coaching SPOTTING in this blog, as well.
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Click PLAY or watch the original SAVES montage on YouTube.
Gymnova adjustable spotting belt
Personally I don’t much like using belts for progressions. There are better, faster alternatives for every skill.
But if you did want one for your Gym, check out this from Gymnova.
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