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Rick Mc 3:00 am on August 19, 2019 Permalink | Reply
teaching safe rope climb
by site editor Rick McCharles

Rope climb is a wonderful activity.

But one of the biggest mistakes I see in gyms is coaches putting young kids up high on ropes too soon. … We’ve all heard of or seen children falling.

Climbing high is not necessary nor efficient for fun and fitness.

I was compelled to put together a video of how to introduce children to rope climb. Without putting them into a situation where a small mistake could be a big injury.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

(via Gymnastics Coaching)

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Rick Mc 3:00 am on July 30, 2019 Permalink | Reply
teaching SAFE LANDINGS for all sports
Kidskills Australia developed the IMPACT Safe Landing Skills video to enhance children’s and athletes movement potential and prevent injury.

IMPACT is a body management program used to develop safe landing skills utilized in recreational, physical and sporting activities.

Sadly, the video produced by Tasmanian coach Charles Minster seems to be no longer available.

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Rick Mc 3:00 am on June 25, 2019 Permalink | Reply
Climbing UP and DOWN
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Parent & Tot Floor Circuit (April 6, 2019)

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Apr 6, 2019 at 6:42pm PDT
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Rick Mc 3:00 am on June 19, 2019 Permalink | Reply
teaching salto forwards
I really like how Coach Tony teaches front flips at his Gym.

The demonstator is an adult practicing Parkour / Ninja.

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Rick Mc 3:03 am on May 28, 2019 Permalink | Reply
SAFETY – Casting from a Bar
Before you cast high, teach kids what to do if they lean too far forwards.

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Building core muscles—pike drag ups. (The bar should’ve been lowered so when the gymnast rolls forward their hands are still at the bar/underneath the bar) . . . . . #santacruz #capitola #watsonville #pleasurepoint #kidslife #childdevelopment #gymnastics #funactivitiesforkids #stayactive #growingupinsantacruz #challengeyourself #core #fitnessforkids #strongkids

A post shared by June Bug's Gym Inc. (@junebugsgym) on Nov 30, 2018 at 8:13pm PST
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Rick Mc 3:03 am on April 30, 2019 Permalink | Reply
Special Needs PLAY Gym in Sydney, Australia
Shine Shed is a large new indoor play centre which is build for children and adults with special needs and for their families and friends too. …

The Shine Shed offers a unique sensory play experience designed to meet the needs of children, teens and young adults with special needs. Limited numbers, caring staff, friendly and understanding environment. A great activity for the whole family. We welcome everyone – with or without special needs

SHINE SHED: A WONDERFUL PLAY CENTRE FOR ALL ABILITIES
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Rick Mc 3:03 am on December 11, 2018 Permalink | Reply
Teaching HANGS
Stationary Positions:

1) Supports
2) Hangs
3) Balances

Hangs are those activities where the centre of mass is suspended directly below the base of support. They are the most stable of the stationary positions.

Safety first. Plan hanging challenges in safe situations. Keep them low but physically demanding.

The classic coaching mistake in Gymnastics is forcing kids to climb high on a rope before they are physically and psychologically ready.

Gymnasts should be smiling … even when upside down. 🙂

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Rick Mc 3:00 am on December 3, 2018 Permalink | Reply
Parkour / Ninja prepares kids for sport
“… we need more creativity to prepare for the chaos of sport.”

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Kids spend an entire childhood figuring out how to run jump and land only to hit puberty and have "performance training" doing robotic speed drills and jump and stick progressions…we need more creativity to prepare for the chaos of sport. #weneedmorecreativity pic.twitter.com/dCbnx0esj0

— Jeremy Frisch (@JeremyFrisch) November 29, 2018
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Rick Mc 3:00 am on October 16, 2018 Permalink | Reply
Swinging RINGS for Preschoolers
It’s EASY for small kids to feel comfortable with the GRASP on Rings.

Of course HANGING on Ropes or Rings is very good for improving upper body strength.

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Rick Mc 3:01 am on May 23, 2018 Permalink | Reply
Building Confident Kids at Flair Gymnastics
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