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round-offs on beam
hi i dont really kno how to get a round-off on beam without my feet stinging when i land...any tips?
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hi :D Are you landing on your toes? You want to land on flat feet, unlike on floor. First practice with one of those small thin mats for putting over the beam, and try landing on that - that should take away the stinging while you practice it. Also, I think keeping tight and strong helps with the stinging. I put chalk on my feet for beam also, but that's for the ripping and sanding off of the skin from the beam mostly - and to help not slip too.
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you could try using beam slippers also, related post: "skin peel off from turns on beam" http://www.gymchat.com/messageboards/viewtopic.php?t=373
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You want to land flat-footed, and bend your knees a little to absorb the shock for your round-off on beam - it's kind of different than round-off on floor because on floor you want to land on your toes to rebound/connect to your next skill! Are your hips square with the beam? Because if you land incorrectly that will hurt your feet also! Keep tight, lift your chest up as you are landing your round-off, arms to ears.
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Is the beam surface good - or is it worn out? That can make a difference too.
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ok thanx a lot! ill try at gym tomorrow!
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