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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Strength and Flexibility training | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I've been wanting to start training to improve both my strength (muscle mass) and flexibility as a ... A: It is almost impossible to do this over the internet as so many factors come into it. You truely ... | |
| fear in a layout 1/2 | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I use to have a round off bhs layout 1/2 twist but for some reason im now so afraid of it. i bail ... A: The only way I know to deal with this is to forget about it completely. You know how to do it when ... | |
| Mom says | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to be part of gymnastics for a long time and mom says i need to lose wieght in order to ... A: Your Mom is right this time. You need to be fit to do any form of gymnastics. Might I suggest you ... | |
| gymnastics | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: hey. this may be a lot of questions, and i apoligize ahead of time. but, i am 13 yrs old and have ... A: It is hard for me to tell from a distance how well you can do. Coming to the sport at your age makes ... | |
| Im terrified of doing backhand springs | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I need help getting over my backhandspring. Im terrified of going backwards and every time im about ... A: This is a common problem and is due to the fact that backward rotation involves a blind landing. ... | |
| Back fulls on the Trampoline | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could help me with a problem I have encountered with back fulls. I can ... A: Make sure your arms are completing the required asymmetric sweep after take off and are kept at the ... | |
| gymnastics | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: im a gymnast, i was wondering if had any advice for me, im a level 5 gymnast, please any advice will ... A: To get the best out of yourself set many small achievable targets. Do not set large hopeful targets. ... | |
| Viewing athletes at a private gym | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a daughter, age 8, in a competitive gymnastics program. We have just moved into a temporary ... A: There is no law that prohibits you from watching your child. The coach should set the standard ... | |
| Arch | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Sara and I am 12 years old. I am competing in trampoline. I was so exited because I was ... A: You need to strengthen your back by doing sit-ups and back lifts in a controlled manner, your coach ... | |
| judging tramp and tumbling | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: What are the steps I need to take to become a judge for tramp and tumbling? A: If you are a member of a club just ask the coaches what to do. If you are not then join a club and ... | |
| i dont want | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: hey! i have on my stomach 6 sqaures! whatt should i do with it! should i eat more or should i keep ... A: There is very little physical different between boys and girls when it comes to muscle development. ... | |
| Cheerleading | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is on a competitive cheerleading team, and is also on the dance team in high school. Two ... A: The key to it all is... love of the sport. If your daughter truly loves it she will tell you and ... | |
| Too old to be an elite gymnast? | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I was a level 5 then. Now I am 14 and I was wondering if it was too late to be an elite gymnast. I ... A: I think if you train hard and often enough if you have the talent then you could still make it to an ... | |
| 5 basic shapes of gymnastics | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been asked to submit homework detailing the 5 basic shapes in gymnastics. ... A: I am aware of the following shapes. 1. Straddle. Bent at the waist, legs apart, ands on toes, legs ... | |
| too late? | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: is it too late to start learning trampolining in order take it seriously (maybe even as a career) at ... A: At 16 it may be too late or it may not. People have come into tramolining at this age and reached ... | |
| I need advice! | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to return to men's gynastics, i used to be in it but for a very short amount of time, i ... A: Tough one to call, as I do not know you. I have grave doubts that you can make it to the highest ... | |
| What to Wear | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: What should I wear for a Gymnastics try-out in high school? I'm confused and I don't want to show up ... A: Most high schools have a dress code for this. They vary quite a lot from school to school. You ... | |
| 6.5 yr old daughter invited to pre-team; practice hours are late | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: our daughter has been invited to join the pre-team at her gymnastics club. She took an invitation ... A: My daughter was in this position at a similar age and we did the following. We realised that an 8 pm ... | |
| TOPs | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is currently a level 4 gymnast and she just recieved an invitation for TOPs training. ... A: It is difficult to judge this from a distance. It is certainly not wrong provided the coach is not ... | |
| Injuries | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how often do trampolinists suffer injuries? Are these usually preventable? I am ... A: Bad Luck! Trampolining is dangerous but if you follow instructions from your coach it is far less ... | |
Gymnastics
Answers by Expert:
Kevin Dixon-Jackson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Trampolining and double mini tramp. I do not know much in any other areas of gymnastics
Experience
I am aqualified FIG international judge for trampolining.
Organizations
FIG. British Gymnastics.
Education/Credentials
I am a scientist at work
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