Cartwheel Progression
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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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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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Teaching Pullovers without SPOT
The less children are spotted, the better.
Here’s one challenging skill where no spotting is necessary. 😇
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Backward Roll Progressions
I’ve seen adult recreational gymnasts strain their necks. A number of times.
This is one skill where we should go slow. Do the progressions.
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SAFE Salto – “Space for your Face”
The most important thing beginners need learn about forward salto is to KEEP KNEES APART on landing.
BEST have beginners land UP on to a HEIGHT. 😇
WORST is to allow them to chuck it into the foam pit. 😕
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Recreational Gymnastics 
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