Jumps are very common moves in rhythmic gymnastics and can be hard to learn. The first jump is simply to jump up off the ground. If your gymnast is a beginner, she should be able to stand balanced after the jump without taking any additional steps. The legs should not buckle inward, she shouldn’t fall…
Start with your legs stretched out in front of you, while sitting. Slowly start to lengthen your ankles. You may find that your toes start to go out. You may also find, at first, that you try to squeeze your whole legs. Work on feeling just the extension in the ankles and feet. Avoid pressing…
The speed of your turns is the most challenging part, but not the most important part. One of the most common issues I see in turning is the desire to mask poor preparation positions with more powerful and quicker rotations. The quality of the preparation is what sets the turn on course to be stable…
Balancing on one leg looks simple, but there’s actually a lot going on, especially if you want to keep the supporting side of your body stable and aligned! Stay organized on the supporting side As the working/free leg starts to lift, your torso, hip, leg, ankle, and foot should stay connected and aligned. When the…
