‘Stem Rise’ to Kip Cast Handstand
I can’t think of another drill where a beginner can work both KIP and CAST HANDSTAND without needing a coach spotting. Thanks Tumbl Trak. 🙂
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beginner tumbling progressions
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That’s Euro Stars Gymnastics in Plymouth Township, MI. Justin Laury’s club.
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Australia – push for Gymnastics in school curriculum
Researchers at Victoria University are calling for gymnastics to become an integral part of the physical education curriculum in primary schools following a three-year study on the development of fundamental movement skills. …
Victoria University study assessed over 800 children to gain an understanding of how fundamental movement skills can be improved.
Lead researcher James Rudd said the development of confident and competent movers was the most important outcome for physical education and gymnastics helped facilitate that. …
Researchers call for Gymnastics to be included in school curriculum
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FUN kip drill
The kip on Bars is one of the most difficult skills in Gymnastics. Shawn Johnson said it was the most difficult skill for her.
But every little girl wants to try it.
Here’s a good drill that requires no spotting.
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backward roll for beginner
The backward roll is a very difficult skill for beginner gymnasts to learn. Here Christopher Brown from California Sports Centers shows a drill he uses to teach this basic gymnastic skill.
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The head is disproportionately large relative to the rest of the body in young children. That makes backward rolling significantly more difficult.
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Rings are great for strength
For boys and girls. 🙂
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Rings are one of least expensive apparatus you can add to your gym. Those from Tumbl Trak cost as little as $56.
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introducing backward handspring
In an advanced recreation class it’s not possible to spot every child, even though they ALL want to work towards backward handspring.
In fact, I ask my instructors to NEVER SPOT … with the rare, odd exception. 🙂
Tumbl Trak founder Doug Davis shows some activities kids can do safely and without spotting. A high level of physical preparation is required, of course.
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Colleen
I love this video! I would love to learn more techniques for LESS spotting!
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Quick Tip – Jumping
Swing Big:
… one of the drills I do with young gymnasts to develop their punching and coordination. …
There are lots of ways you can do these drills, this is with a small hula hoop, but I really prefer carpet squares or a chalk box on the floor. The more ways you can get gymnasts punching and jumping early, the better off they’ll be. …
click through to see the rest – Quick Tip: Developing Punching and Coordination
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Colleen is discussing. 
Recreational Gymnastics 
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