Bars would be easier for tall gymnasts if the the bar would go higher. Hatsumomo at gymnastics coaching mentioned tall former elite gymnast Ashely Miles, at 5'7". And she did elite bars. Anaheim 2003: [quote]Rotation 2: The bars had to be adjusted specially for the tall Ashley Miles- who said gymnastics was only for short people?-, who took a few steps on her double front dismount. Then the[ Read More... ]

Not spotting and going with the drills skills only is like an excuse for gymnastics clubs to not hire more capable coaches that are experienced in spotting and technique and also are strong enough to do it. It's easier to find coaches if those don't add in as prerequisites for at least some of the coaches, and also to pay them less.

Blood spots are gross. The teachers try to clean them right when it happens when they notice, with some disinfecting solution. But some of the panel mats have dry blood spots especially on the inside, when you unfold them out, probably because no one noticed when it happened. They should clean them, but they probably think that since it's dry it's ok to leave it, or there isn't a rush, but a lot[ Read More... ]