Gymnastic Classes

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Advancement in the sport depends solely on how well the basics are mastered. Similar to a pyramid, the larger a base of support (basics), the higher the pyramid will stand (ultimate goal level). The following criterion helps decide the placement of each gymnast: Physical Preparedness An assessment is made of the gymnasts strength, flexibility, endurance, agility, quickness, and suppleness. Emotional and Psychological Readiness of the Gymnast These attributes are observable in a subjective way, as opposed to an objective manner. They readily indicate the gymnasts ability to overcome reasonable fears, to make quick, yet sound judgments, plus self-motivation, and dedication to achieving their gymnastic goals. Present Gymnastics Skill Level By asking the gymnast to have acquired the skills needed in the next level routines before being considered to move up, the gymnastics skills and routine readiness for the coming competitive season can be projected. By combining all of the above fact …

All skills should be mastered on a line on the floor and progress eventually to the high beam. Depending on the equipment available in the gym, there are a number of intermediate equipment progression levels. They include: 1. Tape line on floor. 2. Foam floor beam on mat. 3. Heavily padded low beam. 4. Regulation low beam with mats stacked even with beam. 5. Regulation low beam. 6. Padded medium beam. 7. Regulation medium beam. 8. High beam with beam platform or stacked mats. 9. Padded high beam. 10. Regulation high beam with platform mats. 11. Regulation high beam. Master Each Stage before Moving to Next Level For safety and personal confidence, the best system is to gain complete mastery at each step of equipment progression. There are some coaches who do not like to include padded beams, especially padded high beams in their progression series, because it returns a crutch that has already been overcome at a lower level. This seems to be generally sound advice ex …

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