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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Backward Hip Circle without spotting
In general, we should NOT SPOT beginners.
Instead let’s find creative ways they can progress on their own.
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Gymnastics Movement Patterns – ROTATIONS
The Movement Pattern approach invented by Keith Russell is used in Canada and by the International Gymnastics Federation.
ROTATIONS are ???.
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Recreational Gymnastics 
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