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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February 4, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Vaulting requires a tremendous amount of explosive power. Here Mas Wanatabe shows a drill for working the punch off the table and post flight that you can use to increase the number of repetitions you can do by using two spring boards and a pit.
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February 1, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
A great stick landing seals a great impression on gymnastic judges. Here Kris Merlo Robinson show how your body should align for a great stick.
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January 28, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Get 10 different coaches in a gym and you will have 10 different ideas on how to figure out your natural twisting direction. Here is how George Hery has figured out the natural twisting direction for over 50 years.
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January 25, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
The flyaway is the most common dismount on competitive bars. Here Dan Connelly shows how perform this skill safely from an underswing.
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January 21, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Developing front tumbling and front tumbling combinations can increase your start values. Here Tammy Biggs shows several drills to improve front tumbling using her bands.
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January 18, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Here is a quick tip to improve your lines and leg position in your arabesque from Donna Culp.
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January 14, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
Keeping great leg form will improve your scores. Here Mary Lee Tracy shows several drills to improve leg strength and improve leg form.
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January 11, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
The Iron Cross on rings is the most recognized skill in men’s gymnastics. Here Hideo (Mizo) Mizoguchi shows one of the training methods that gymnasts use to develop the strength and skill to perform this difficult skill.
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January 7, 2010 by Tom & Reiko Beach
When you start twisting gymnastic skills, determining which way you are twisting is extremely important. Here George Hery show how he figures out which way a gymnast is twisting. He’s used this method for over 20 years.
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