Team Russia – Hurt

Over recent years the Russian women’s team has had plenty of problems. Plenty of drama.

Often they’ve looked unprepared arriving at the major international competitions.

Happily Rio was a good meet for both the Men’s and Women’s teams. There was much to celebrate.

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aerial ski twisting

Using the arms to “tilt” and “untilt” the body.

At times they widen the arms to slow the twist in order to spot the last salto.

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Thanks Tom.

introducing the AirBeam

Looks like fun.

I’m not sure it’s a true Beam training device, however.

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Air Beam $399

draft 2017-2020 Code of Points

NellieBalance Beam Situation posted the most detailed review I’ve yet seen of the new Women’s Code.

It’s also funny. That might help keep you reading to the end. 🙂

2017-2020 CODE OF POINTS: A DEEP DIVE

I expect significant changes still to be made.