Ballet can be boring. Gymnastics clubs shouldn't require it. There are other ways to build the dance skills. It would be more fun at least if they included the boys in the class and did the lifts and dance parts together. My gym doesn't require it. Alicia Sacramone did miss points on the same dance skill at 2 major competitions; she says it looks like they're taking that skill out. She[ Read More... ]

I think most people put one hand in front of the other for backhandspring on the beam. Practice it in easier places before you put it on the beam to get the hands part right - chalk on your hands/feet is a good idea when you practice it on floor, to check where your hands hit the floor. If you feel you're going straight up/down, it could be because of timing, and you're not pushing back[ Read More... ]

Korbut Flip - back flip on beam Olga Korbut 1972 Olympics EF BB http://youtube.com/watch?v=a2gNQcbicsA now gymnasts go for the standing back full on beam

Korbut Salto is an interesting release move: Olga Korbut, 1972 Uneven Bars !!!! [youtube]yOOmFgBAdIA&mode=related&search=[/youtube] squat on then back flip from the high bar, to catch the high bar again she's 17 in the clip, they call her a little girl

Not that many people do privates at my gym. The gym owners / coaches encourage that there is a good workout / practice during regular workout and want the gymnasts to make good use of their regular workout.