AboutPam Rafe-Borges Expertise I can answer questions about technique, choreography, skill values for both Women's USAG JO rules and NFHS rules. I have been in this sport for 35 plus years as an athlete and a coach. I have been a judge for 15 plus years.
Experience I have been in the sport for 30 plus years, as a gymnast, coach, choreographer,pre-school gymnastics instructor, and official.I was the gymnastics director for 10 years at a summer day camp
Organizations I have a USAG level 10 judges rating. I am also a NJSIAA judge which uses the NFHS rules.
Question Okay, so i just moved up to level 6 about 1 month ago, We're starting to learn flyaways. When my coach was spotting me i alawys let go tooo early and land on my knees.I don't know when to let go. Also i dont get when you let go if you're supposed to let go then tuck or do them at the same time..
Answer Hi Allison,
I know learning a skill like this can be frustrating. You just need to trust yourself (and your coach) to hang on a little longer. You need to let go as you are finishing the rise of the swing, then you tuck.
