Snapping Action for a Back Handspring
The Fitness Wheel is a fun place to break down the snap action needed for the back handspring.
Straddle Forward Roll for Press to Handstands
Straddle forward rolls for casting, why yes. Booster Blocks provide the perfect surface for success.
Strengthening the Kickover in a Back Walkover
Cheerleaders learn to activate the kickover leg for the back walkover with this fun and safe side station.
Stride Circle on Training Bar
No need for a regulation bar to master the stride circle, this works great.
Strong Kicks with Sliders
Forward and Side skills require a strong kick to take the athlete over the top, this slider drill gives immediate feedback to the athlete.
Teaching Beginners to Support and Shift their Weight
Weight transfer from one foot to the other is confusing for some preschoolers, this drill is easy with lots of visual cues.
Tick Tocks
Understanding the shoulder flexion required for walkovers is important, giving a prop for the feet will increase awareness of the movement required for the shoulders.
Tumbl Tape Bean Bag Fun
Preschool gymnastics is so much more than skills, color matching with the Tumbl Tape is great for critical thinking and dexterity.
Twisting and Core Strengthening
Floor drills for twisting to teach the athlete to lead with the toes and maintain body alignment.