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Month: October 2020

How to Perfect Your Level 2 Beam Routine 2022


October 30, 2020 | admin
How to Perfect Your Level 2 Beam Routine 2022

This post has been updated to reflect the 2021-2029 compulsory routine changes. Occasionally, I look toward the beam to salute the next gymnast, but I can’t see her because she’s not tall enough to see over the beam! Usually, when that happens, I’m judging Level 2 beam. In my area, Level 2 is the lowest […]

Posted in Compulsories, Education

The Ideal Composition for a Level 8 Bar Routine


October 23, 2020 | admin
The Ideal Composition for a Level 8 Bar Routine

This post has been updated to reflect the 2022-2026 Code of Points. What goes into a Level 8 bar routine? It’s a little more involved than Levels 6 and 7! Level 8 is the first level that includes composition deductions, and Level 8 gymnasts are required to perform more difficult skills than the previous levels. […]

Posted in Education, Optionals | Tagged Bars

The Best Gifts for Gymnasts (and Coaches!) in 2022


October 12, 2020 | admin | 5 Comments on The Best Gifts for Gymnasts (and Coaches!) in 2022
The Best Gifts for Gymnasts (and Coaches!) in 2022

This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s the holiday season, and you need ideas for the best gifts for gymnasts this year. Or, she has […]

Posted in Just For Fun | Tagged gymnast gifts

How to Perfect Your Level 2 Bar Routine


October 5, 2020 | admin | 3 Comments on How to Perfect Your Level 2 Bar Routine
How to Perfect Your Level 2 Bar Routine

The Level 2 bar routine is short and sweet. This can make it tough to tell why the score is lower than expected! Surprisingly, there can be a lot of little deductions hiding in that short routine. What should gymnasts focus on to get that big score? Read on and we’ll take a closer look […]

Posted in Education, Compulsories | Tagged Bars, Coaching, Compulsories

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