by Stephanie Johnson | Jul 17, 2025 | Floor
Back Extension Roll to Wall Event Floor Skill Back Extension Roll Equipment 2 Cheese MatsWall Drill Overview Lay a cheese mat on the floor, with the small end close to a wall and a cheese mat on the wall. Gymnast does a back extension roll, and ends in a handstand...
by Stephanie Johnson | Jul 17, 2025 | Bars
Heel Snap Turn Event Floor Skill Turn Equipment None Drill Overview Gymnast stands on floor, in either Coupé or Relevé, flat foot, with arms in turn prep position. Gymnast brings arms to turn position as she turns, then holds the position at the end. Get...
by Stephanie Johnson | Jul 6, 2025 | Bars
Hollow Hold Fall Event Bars Skill Clear HipBack Hip Circle Equipment Floor BarPit Cube or Stuffed Animal2x8″ or soft mat Drill Overview Set 8” or other soft mats behind gymnast. Hold a floor bar/paralette lower on legs with a foam block between bar and legs....
by Stephanie Johnson | Jul 6, 2025 | Beam, Floor
Split Leg Extension Event BeamFloor Skill Leap Equipment 2 Yoga Blocksor2 Mats of equal height Drill Overview Gymnast starts between two blocks in a half split (even if they can do a full split) with one hand on each block. Slowly extend the back leg straight, then...
by Stephanie Johnson | Jul 3, 2025 | Beam, Floor
Leap from Knee Event BeamFloor Skill Leap Equipment None Drill Overview Gymnast starts kneeling, with non-dominant knee up. Gymnast performs a leap from the kneeling position. Focus on the leap traveling upwards, rather than forwards. The gymnast should still have an...
by Stephanie Johnson | Jun 24, 2025 | Beam
Beam Wall Handstand Event Beam Skill Handstand Equipment Low BeamWall Drill Overview Place a low beam with end towards padded wall (you can use a cheese mat against the wall). Gymnast places hands on beam then walks legs up towards wall. Gymnast needs to be positioned...
