Jessica O’Beirne linked to this insane pass.
Rohan Sebastian, Michigan National Champion Gymnast and Irish National Team and World Competitor, first day training a new pass on floor! …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
handspring – best hand position
Sands and McNeal:
… Both mechanical and anatomical information support the idea that the best position for the hands during a back handspring is slightly turned in. …
USA Gymnastics Online: Technique (2006) PDF
gymnastics curiosities
core conditioning on Beam
on motivation …
BC Gymnastics has a Pinterest Motivation page.
Or … maybe negative reinforcement works for you. 🙂
Greg Roe linked to that on Facebook.
why parents take kids to gym
(via Rec Gymnastics)
homemade “tramp catcher”
Coach Owen posted video of new double backs on trampoline, essential for Artistic gymnasts.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
What I really like, however, is the homemade “tramp catcher”.
The elevated landing mat is cushioned with air. And there’s no risk of the gymnasts flying long. 🙂
I’m going to steal that idea from Owen.
exercise ball comedy acrobatics
school credit for sport
… The Nova Scotia government has approved eight new organizations to the Personal Development Credit, which allows high school students to earn either a half or full credit for their involvement in activities outside school. …
… Gymnastics Nova Scotia, Italian Language School, Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation, Cadance Academy in New Minas, Lifesaving Society of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Nova Scotia Scouts Canada and Skate Canada Nova Scotia have been added to the list, bringing the total number of organizations involved in the program from four to 12.
“We realty wanted to make a credit available to recognize the work they do outside of school is recognized as part of their education,” says Jennex. …
Smart.
(via Trip Lewis on Facebook)
Pegasus Vault Table
Google Translate:
… adjustable from 105 to 135 cm in increments of 5 cm
… allows young gymnasts to change the height quickly and safely.
“Pegasus” was presented for the first time at the World Championships in Ghent in 2001.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
How durable is that mechanism to help raise the table?
