Angry Cat Position & Safety Rolls in Gymnastics
by site editor Rick McCharles
Round and rigid. A very safe shape.
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It leads directly into the Safety Roll sideways.
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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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Motorcycle Landing Game
by site editor Rick McCharles
The first thing we teach at Gymnastics is SAFE LANDING and SAFE FALLING.
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This is one of 170+ Fitness Games and Activities. See more GAMES VIDEOS on my Tumbl Trak Fitness Games playlist.
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Girls Sport Needs More Upper Body Conditioning
My elderly mother cannot open a pickle jar.
Why is that?
Consider the most popular women’s sports. MOST primarily develop the lower body musculature more than core and upper body.
One of the BEST things about Gymnastics are the upper body challenges.
Low swings and hangs on a rope are ideal.
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SAFETY – “Skin the Cat”
This skill is called by many different names around the world.
“Spin the Cat”
German Hang
MOST important is not to have beginners try it on high Rings. Start on low Rings. Ideally so the feet can touch the ground.
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Tumbl Trak “Laser Beam Sky Bridge”
Brilliant idea.
Alternative uses for the Laser Beam.
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Recreational Gymnastics 
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