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 *Streamers - How to Make*

How to make your own rhythmic gymnastics streamers out of PVC piping.

 *Back Walkover- Teach With A Bench*

A partial movement that will give your students the confidence to perform a back walkover.
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 *Back Walkover Progression*

How to reduce the fear of falling when teaching the back walkover on the beam.
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 *Backward Roll - Hand Position*

Students should learn to perform the backward roll with the hands at the shoulders, not at the hips.

 *Backward Tuck Roll Tips*

Incorrect hand position is one reason beginners have trouble performing the backward tuck roll.

 *Balance - Letter Hop Sheets*

A balance activity in which students hop on letters marked on vinyl sheets.
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 *Beam - Balance Cue*

Imagining an invisible zone of air from floor to ceiling around the beam will help your gymnasts maintain their balance.
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 *Beam - Use Your Nose for Balance*

Look down the nose at the end of the beam to maintain balance on the balance beam.

 *Body Holds - Core Takeoff Stength*

Body holds allow your gymnasts to develop core strength while in a take-off position.

 *Body Shape in Flight*

Use photographs as models for students to emulate while in flight.
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 *Bum Spins*

An activity in which two partners, standing back-to-back, jump and spin, attempting to land back in their original position.

 *Carwheels - How to Straighten*

Students can straighte their cartwheels by performing them next to a wall.

 *Centipede Walk*

A partner/group activity in which students place their legs on top of a support-person and walk forward by coordinating arm and leg movements.

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 *Competition - 3 Routine Options*

Gymnasts should have three routines for every event: a safe routine, a regular routine and a dream routine.
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 *Forward Roll - Three Position*

A forward-roll practice in which students begin and/or complete their rolls in different positions.