I’ve never seen an athlete who can do splits on floor with hips parallel.
BUT Rhythmic and contortionists do seem to be able to to get into positions that seem anatomically impossible.
FB CURVES 3D GYM is awesome
The best graphics program available.
A subscription costs a few dollars a month.
Christmas is coming — just saying‘.
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psychology of defending a championship
Expectations and pressure on a defending champion in any sport is different than for rivals.
But it looks like Michigan has the right mindset going into 2022.
They did not slack off during the summer.
And they understand there’s no rush to 198. The main goal is to qualify to the final four. Any team that day can win it.
Click PLAY or watch Part 2 of the new documentary on YouTube.
introducing Flyaway on P Bars
Starting backwards Flyaway from Parallel Bars is fast, fun and easy.
Kids don’t need as much spot as there is less risk of hitting feet on the Bar. It works for both boys and girls.
This is Taiso, Saskatoon.
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WAG NCAA Preseason Ranking
As voted on by the members of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association.
- Michigan (2405 pts; 37 first place)
- Florida (2319 points) (16 first place votes)
- Oklahoma (2317 points) (6 first place votes)
- Utah (2306 points) (8 first place votes)
- LSU (2179 points) (1 first place votes)
- Alabama (2027 points)
- California (2020 points) (1 first place votes)
- UCLA (1887 points)
- Minnesota (1803 points)
- Denver (1763 points)
Click through to read the entire list.
Many folks I follow feel Florida has the strongest line-up. I never underestimate Oklahoma based on their consistency year after year.
Michigan IS in a good position to defend.
I predict UCLA will finish higher than 8th.
Wendy Bruce-Martin to Switzerland
Congratulations.
1992 Olympic bronze medalist, American Wendy Bruce-Martin is the new Head Coach in Switzerland.
She and Tony Retrosi had been brought in on an interim basis in 2021.
They wanted a new and more positive culture.
Nicole Langevin interviews Wendy on the What Makes You Think podcast.
Noah Royer training H Bar
Noah is an up-and-coming Canadian gymnast who trains at Taiso, Saskatoon with coach Markos Baikas.
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Alabama gymnast show up for workout
GREAT Flairs
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Simpson College adds men’s and women’s NCAA gymnastics
More good news. Division III.
UPDATE:
WAG Head Coach is Emily Barrett–Payne.
Her husband, Colin Payne, is moving from an assistant position at Naval Academy to take on the job of Men’s Head Coach.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 