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Back Extension Blind Change Drill

Here is a good starter Blind Change Drill! The back extension roll provides the momentum of the rise towards the
Front Half – Pike Drill

Check out this Front Pike Half Drill! We sometimes have trouble getting the kids to coordinate all their movements with
Porcupine Pad – Low Bar Tap Swings

Do you have a set of Porcupine Pads yet? Some little bugs learning to swing aren’t big enough to create
Bungee Trainer Handstands and Pirouettes

Great Drill to encourage a quick hand change and pirouette! I love this station because it gives the gymnast easy
Roundoff Turnover Drill

Great little roundoff drill from @coach_ian ! You can see the mountain climber, arms are actually pulling the band up
3/4 Giants on Strap Bar

Reminder that 3/4 giants (hollow over the top – no extension to vertical) are just Darn Pretty!!!! This is just
Using the T-Trainer for Bar Circles

Using the @tumbltrak T-Trainer for working bar circles is a great way to get more reps in quickly. The athlete
Tucked Handstand Training

The tucked handstand is a great way to work on rounded chest and shoulders. It helps avoid the over extending
Using the Toe Circle to teach Giant Shaping/ Shift

Goals: Training the wrist shift, rounded upper body position, spotting the back of the head to keep it still and
Theraband Resistance Hollow Body Pushes

Watch the difference between the two versions of this athlete’s actions. The first version is what we commonly see for