Gymnastic Classes

Though it is large in comparison with other pieces of apparatus, its solidity and form make it fairly easy for beginners to handle, although at times it can prove difficult to keep in place or to change planes. Swings and circles, turning over, passing through, and throwing are additional characteristics of hoop work and all play an important part in the finished sequence. As with the rope, the grip on the hoop should be light so that the various manipulations may be performed with smoothness and dexterity, although occasionally, when preparing for some of the throws, for instance, the grip will need to be very firm. The two types of grip used are the over grasp (hand on the outside of the hoop, fingers curled around it) and the under grasp (hand inside the hoop, palm upwards as if hanging the hoop on the hand). The thumb and fingers play a vital part in all the various skills involving the use of the hand or hands. As with the other apparatus, work must be performed in the left hand …

Though it is large in comparison with other pieces of apparatus, its solidity and form make it fairly easy for beginners to handle, although at times it can prove difficult to keep in place or to change planes. Swings and circles, turning over, passing through, and throwing are additional characteristics of hoop work and all play an important part in the finished sequence. As with the rope, the grip on the hoop should be light so that the various manipulations may be performed with smoothness and dexterity, although occasionally, when preparing for some of the throws, for instance, the grip will need to be very firm. The two types of grip used are the over grasp (hand on the outside of the hoop, fingers curled around it) and the under grasp (hand inside the hoop, palm upwards as if hanging the hoop on the hand). The thumb and fingers play a vital part in all the various skills involving the use of the hand or hands. As with the other apparatus, work must be performed in the left hand …

Liquid products like Nu-Skin which solidify to form a protective covering, are also practical to use. Wearing soft gloves can be a problem as the material stretches and becomes loose. On the other hand, hard gloves make it difficult to obtain enough dexterity to adequately grip a bar. A lot of international world class gymnasts eschew the use of grips. But if your child won’t have anything else, get him some dowel type grips that fit over the finger tip, while the dowel works to give your child a better grip. a.) How to tape rips or tears in the skin of the hands. Sometimes, you will need to tape your child’s hands with cloth athletic tape when she cannot use her hands to grip: - Any rips on the skin that are not all the way off need to be removed. Have your child remove it himself by tearing it to one side, careful not to make the rip any larger. Your child may not want to do this himself, so enlist the coach’s assistance to cut it off with a pair of sterilized scissors. - If the ri …