2008 American Cup I know that this is late in coming but I haven't been all that excited about the most recent installment of the American Cup. My husband got home just as the last 5 minutes were rolling and asked excitedly, "So, how was it?!" And I just kind of shrugged and said "eh." [...] Author: nance Category: Competitions Gymnastics Gymnasts Publish Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:29:23 +0000 I know that this is late in coming but I haven't been all that excited about the most recent installment of the American Cup. My husband got home just as the last 5 minutes were rolling and asked excitedly, "So, how was it?!" And I just kind of shrugged and said "eh." While there were a few highlights, I did not find the competition terribly stimulating. It felt like an exhibition with 4 American Women and The Paul Hamm Show on the side. That being said, here are a few of my (admittedly unenthusiastic) thoughts...

-Nastia's new Beam routine is beautiful. I liked everything about it. She changed her leap combos and removed the wolf jump, which I've blogged about before. She took out the whip back at the end of her bhs layout step out combo, which allows her form and amplitude on the layout to be more fully appreciated. I dig her new move - it's basically a Portocarrero to a stand position, ending in a scale. It's original and looks cool. Her switch ring leap is the best in the business. She actually lands it without the deep bent knee that we see from most other women on this skill. Well done.

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