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Rick Mc 3:03 am on January 28, 2023 Permalink | Reply
Gymnastics – Introducing Backward Roll
by site editor Rick McCharles

Children have disproportionately LARGE heads relative to their body. Backward rolling can be awkward for them.

Here’s the best way to do them safely.

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This is one of 170+ Fitness Games and Activities. See more on my Tumbl Trak Fitness Games playlist.

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Rick Mc 3:03 am on January 19, 2023 Permalink | Reply
CONTEST – Group Running
by site editor Rick McCharles

Small groups hold wrists, run together without breaking up.

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Rick Mc 3:02 am on May 17, 2017 Permalink | Reply
Cliff’s Crazy Block
Coach Cliff Parks from California loves to challenge gymnasts with this contest.

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Rick Mc 3:03 am on September 16, 2016 Permalink | Reply
have more FUN at Gymnastics
by site editor Rick McCharles

At Gymnastics Ontario Coaching Congress 2016 I did a presentation on the Art and Science of Fun.

See my presentation notes online.
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Rick Mc 3:03 am on April 25, 2016 Permalink | Reply
CONTEST – Hobble Hopping
by site editor Rick McCharles

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Rick Mc 3:03 am on April 21, 2016 Permalink | Reply
Standing Long Jump CONTEST
by site editor Rick McCharles

Ask kids to jump as far as they can. Then try to jump further.

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Rick Mc 3:03 am on April 14, 2016 Permalink | Reply
Scissor Jumping
by site editor Rick McCharles

Jump continuously, alternately crossing the feet.

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Rick Mc 3:06 am on March 14, 2016 Permalink | Reply
Gymnastics contest – CANDLE roll to jump
by site editor Rick McCharles

A good lead-up drill to forward safety rolls.

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Rick Mc 3:06 am on March 10, 2016 Permalink | Reply
Introducing Forward Shoulder Roll
by site editor Rick McCharles

Before teaching forward safety rolls, be sure kids know how to stand up smoothly, absorbing force over time and body surface area.

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Rick Mc 3:03 am on July 7, 2015 Permalink | Reply
horizontal rope climbs slider relay
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(via GYMNAST CROSSING)
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