March 11, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Here are some quick drills and progressions for learning to twist front flips from George Hery.
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March 8, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
The timing of moving your shoulders backward generates speed and power for a free hip circle. Here Kevin Mazeika shows when to make your shoulders move back.
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March 4, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Having great posture and body lines make the full turn beautiful. Here Kellie Mizoguchi shows drills she uses to teach this important element.
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March 1, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Great leg form is challenging on back handsprings and layout step outs on beam. Here Tony Retrosi shows how he uses a Valdez to teach strong leg drive and form for these skills.
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February 25, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Here is a drill from Mas Watanabe to develop a strong and relaxed swing. He has used this technique for over forty years and trained many of today’s most successful coaches.
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February 22, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Pommel circle are a very important basic element for mens competitive gymnastics. Here Hideo (Mizo) Mizoguchi shows progressions to effectively learn this important skill.
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February 18, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
The arabian is a core skill for elite gymnasts. Here George Hery shows a few simple progressions for learning this skill on trampoline.
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February 15, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Creating long beautiful line leaves a favorable impression with the judges. Here Donna Culp shows a how to create long beautiful lines through your shoulders and head.
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February 11, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
We had a request for hand placement for back handsprings on balance beam. Here Kellie Mizoguchi shows what she teaches for hand positions. The video shows how she teaches this hand position and the effect it has on the back handspring.
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February 8, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
The press to handstand is important in both men’s and womens gymnastics. Here 2 time USA Men’s Olympic and US Mens National Team Coordinator Coach Kevin Mazeika shows a drill to develop strength for the press and improve your overall core strength.
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