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Rick Mc
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Rick Mc
The “sprinter” in preschool Gymnastics
you know what we’re talking about. The one child who is full of energy, and wants to be every where at once! They are a joy, but also sometimes hard to wrangle. We’ve asked some of our experts in the industry how they handle situations like these. …
Tumbl Talk – What do I do with a “sprinter” in my preschool class?
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Rick Mc
Handstand Forward Roll tutorial
Intended for adults, these are good progressions for kids too.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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Rick Mc
stop telling me my active daughter might get hurt
Dear strangers, please stop telling me my active daughter might get hurt
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Rick Mc
teaching safe landings in Gymnastics
One of the best things we do at Gymnastics class is teaching how to land and fall safely.
NOT like this.
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Rick Mc
learning backward walkover
The best way is with the feet elevated. This puts most of the weight on the shoulders and upper back, protecting the lower back.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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Rick Mc
drop-in parent and tot Gymnastics
I ran this kind of class 4 times a week for a year. LOVED it. Parents LOVED it. Coaches LOVED supervising.
The only issue is whether or not your insurance covers it. 😦
Sometimes school age siblings wanted to play too. Handle those situations on a case by case basis.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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Rick Mc
Neck Stretch
by site editor Rick McCharles
Kids should know what to do if ever they fall backwards on the neck. Introduce this stretch gradually.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See ALL the Games posted so far (over 100) on the Rick McCharles Tumbl Trak Fitness Games YouTube channel.
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Rick Mc
Head Balances
by site editor Rick McCharles
The ability to balance on the TOP of your head is an important skill. Here’s one series of progressions from beginner to advanced.
Do NOT allow any child to balance on their forehead. The neck is vulnerable in that position.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See ALL the Games posted so far on the Rick McCharles Tumbl Trak Fitness Games YouTube channel.
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Rick Mc
limbers and walkovers
Many of our once-a-week kids will NEVER do a walkover or limber – forward or backward- in their lives. And that’s OK.
But for those who do, best are drills with the feet elevated. Most of the weight should be on the shoulders and upper back, not the lower back.
Click PLAY or watch some drills on YouTube.
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