Introducing Round-off
We can call this progression a Cart-off. Something in-between cartwheel and round-off.
Be careful kids don’t over-rotate and fall.
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Rec Gymnastics wearing a mask
Some Gyms are requiring masks.
Some encouraging masks.
Impressively, kids can get used to them.
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They aren’t really needed if you can keep children at least 6 feet apart at all times when practicing. Can you?
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Tumbl Trak Non Slip Strips
Another great, simple innovation from Tumbl Trak.
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Trampoline Landings – Beginner to Advanced
Many Gyms don’t use full Trampoline for their once / week kids.
BUT all these Landings can be done on big mats. Soft surfaces.
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Forward & Backward Rolls – Beginner to Advanced
Teach Forward Rolls first. Backward Rolls are comparatively more difficult for beginners, especially for very young children who have disproportionately large heads.
There’s every chance you will strain your neck muscles if practicing too many backward rolls too soon.
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Safety at Recreational Gymnastics
Good tips from Gymcats Gym Dance Cheer. Of course this was before COVID-19.
Don’t PUSH DOWN on children when stretching.
I like their recommendations on foam barrels, too.
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Recreation Gymnastics to resume in New Zealand
As I post there have been no new cases of COVID-19 for the 3rd day in a row.
New Zealand will be one of the first nations of the world to resume coaching Recreational Gymnastics in the new normal. We should study them before reopening our own Rec programs.
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Headstands & Handstands – Beginner to Advanced
Headstand is prerequisite for Handstand for reasons of SAFETY.
If you are not yet comfortable in Headstand, don’t start Handstands.
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