Dd does one hour a week of rec gymnastics. She is not remotely talented at gym, but is making progress. She can do a bridge, handstand, headstand, forward and backward rolls. She is not naturally supple so is unlikely to make any kind of squad or pre competition group however hard she works.
Dd wants to learn how to do a cartwheel and a round off and is trying to teach herself. At the moment she lacks the strength and balance to do either. She likes watching Seven Gymnastics Girls on youtube, but I don't think DIY gymnastics is entirely safe. However I don't think that dd will ever gain the necessary strength and suppleness from one hour a week of recreational gym. What can she do safely at home to help her gain good gym skills?
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ReallyTired · 15/05/2015 12:30
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