DEVELOPMENT COACHES’ COURSE Hands On Training: W200

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The materials in this publication are provided for informational and educational purposes. USA Gymnastics is not responsible for results, outcomes or consequences of the use or application of any information or materials contained in this publication. All warranties of any nature, express or implied, are disclaimed. Foreword This workbook is a part of the W200 Development Coaches’ Course: Hands on Training. It is intended to be used as an outline of skills being taught during the course. It is recommended that notes be taken during the course. The workbook does not provide a “curriculum” or specify a particular teaching style or methodology, but instead addresses technical aspects of skills and preparation of skills in Levels 1-4 of the Junior Olympic program. It can be used as a resource when planning instructional activities for Level 1-4 athletes in a gymnastics training facility. Participation The workbook presents some general recommendations for training Level 1-4 compulsory athletes. The contributions of participants provide practical applications of principles presented in the W200 course. This is an outline only. USA Gymnastics University W200 Development Coaches; Course: Hands on Training (HOTD) is a required course for the School of Competitive Gymnastics: Women’s Artistic Emphasis within USA Gymnastics University. It is also an elective course for the School of Recreational Gymnastics. Please visit our website to view the university and requirements for certification.www. usagymnasticsuniversity.org Certificate Upon completion of the course, you can access your certificate of course completion online (after 7-14 days) by accessing “My Membership” page of member services. www.usagym.org

Special Thanks to Claudia Kretschmer and Brian Zook for their sharing of knowledge, hard work, dedication to coaches’ education and the W200 Development Coaches’ Course: Hands on Training Course. Thank you also to all the previous contributors to the Professional Development Program.

2 USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course Coaching Tips • Teach – What, Why and How. jumps” are executed on a springboard to introduce body • Athletes should do conditioning and drills for each skill to tightness and proper extension through feet and knees. ensure that they are physically ready to perform the skill. • Execute multiple rebounds with small arm swings, remaining in the center of the board to create overall body stability and arm coordination. SKILL – The Run • Execute multiple rebounds on the board in a hula-hoop.

• Head neutral, back straight LANDING • Elbows bend comfortably at 90-degree angle (shoulders down) DRILL – “Slow Motion” Drill • Front knee lifts to horizontal with a 90-degree bend and foot • From a stretched stand in high relevé, lower slowly to classic flexed gymnastics finish using correct sequential landing positions (safe landing position). DRILLS • Add stretch jumps prior to slow motion landing drill. • March with flexed feet • Jump off a block to a target in front of a mirror. • High knee runs in front of a mirror • Sitting arm swings CONDITIONING • Doe runs • Plyometric punching • Half speed sprints (This allows the gymnast to concentrate on one area of the run at a time) • Timed sprints (sprinting games) SKILL – Forward Roll Onto Stacked Mats Coaching Tips CONDITIONING • Body posture remains consistent throughout run and into • Traveling mountain climbers hurdle. • High knee runs on a resi-pit/mat • Arms should circle and stop at approximately shoulder height • Single leg hops on a resi-pit/mat upon hurdle. • Mat pushes • Tuck chin and create round shape to execute forward roll, • “Rawhide runs” towing with instructor holding tubing demonstrating proper tuck position throughout. • Quick foot switches on a block • Stair step-ups on a block (step step down down) DRILL – Rebounding To A Forward Roll • Lean and fall – generate speed forward – head down • Rebounds to hollow shape while placing hands onto the stacked mats. • Using a springboard or vault trampoline trainer, execute several SKILL – The Hurdle rebounds to a forward roll. Coaching Tips • Introduce arm swing with rebounds from stand on board to • Emphasize tight body. Key word “REBOUND”. forward roll. • Teach the difference between rebounding and pushing. DRILL – Amplitude Drill DRILL – “Flamingo” Hurdle Drill • Place a foam block (6” square) on the mat stack and execute • Stand on one foot and jump onto a target or the board roll without contacting the block to develop amplitude and • One, one, one, two – to a target extension. • One, one, one, two, two – onto two targets, or the board and a target CONDITIONING • Hollow body rocks • “Rounded” hollow push-ups SKILL – Straight Jump Onto A Landing Mat Coaching Tip SKILL – Handstand Block (from board to skill cushion) • Always emphasize landing on feet. Coaching Tips DRILL – Multiple Rebounds • Emphasize a large step and (lunge leg with 90-degree • Hold gymnast’s hands while multiple “rebounds to stretch angle of bend).

USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course 3 Vault

• Use small arm circle with arms slightly bent and continue DRILL – Wall Handstand/Shoulder Shrugs extension to board without shoulder angle (shoulders open • Handstand hops on the , then onto a raised surface and stretched). Chest is in hollow position. • Handstand block off board to an 8” or higher mat. Land • Emphasize forward push-off of front leg into “needle” kick remembering “straight is great” with back leg (then legs joining together before vertical). • Back drop drill • Extend through shoulders and wrists to create block off of • Handstand hop on floor board. • Handstand hop from floor to raised surface (2” mat) • Maintain a tight, straight body to stacked mat and neutral head position throughout. SKILL – Front Handspring DRILL – Straight Is Great • Lying on back - extend arms and legs, squeeze legs tight Coaching Tips and extend through shoulders. • Pad the vault table with matting. • Lying on back - push against a wall or mat with hands. • Review drills for handstand onto raised surface. • Stand straight - open armpits, reach to ceiling. Rebounds in place, or on board, mini trampoline or track in DRILL – Front Layout To Raised Surface front of a mirror. • Run, hurdle and rebound off board to a front layout (onto an 8” skill cushion).

DRILL – Front Handspring Over Raised Mat Surface SKILL – Wall Handstand/Shoulder Shrugs (Minimum of 32”) • Perform several shoulder shrug extensions from a handstand • Place 32” skill cushion sideways and perform handspring position (front side of body against wall). vault over. • Connect shrugs to fall back onto 8” skill cushion. Straight is great. DRILL – Front Handspring To Flat Back (over table) On Raised Surface DRILL – Back Drop • Lunge, kick to handstand, and “fall” to back onto skill DRILL – Front Handspring From A Raised Surface cushion. Straight is great. (Spotting of this drill is necessary)

DRILL – Needle Kick DRILL – Front Handspring Over Padded Vault Table • Perform multiple back leg kicks from “mountain climber” position DRILL – Landing “Stick” Drills • Drill on both sides from kneeling and standing. • Review landing shape. • Execute a straight jump from mini tramp or board. DRILL – Hand Hop • Execute a straight jump from vault table. • Kick to a handstand and execute a hop from the hands before vertical.

SKILL – Jump To Handstand Onto A Raised Mat Surface (A minimum of 32”) Coaching Tips: • Maintain consistent upright posture on run throughout to hurdle and rebound. • Extend through rebound to demonstrate flight before hand placement occurs on a raised surface. • Contact the mat stack with a straight body at an angle between 45 degrees and vertical. • Maintain extension after push-off to a flat, tight landing on back.

4 USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course Uneven Bars Coaching Tips: • Coaches need to stress shaping and good technique. SKILL – Back Hip Circle • Conditioning for skills is important. • Look at head position and hand placement. DRILL – Open And Hollow • From a front support, practice moving from a straight body shape to a hollow shape. SKILL – Back Pull Over DRILL – Lean Back Hip Circle Drill DRILL – Walk Up - Pull Over • Lean or “rock” backward to a back hip circle without a cast • Grasp low bar and “walk up” an obstacle (box, incline mat) (spotting is required). that is placed directly in front of low bar. • Finish “walk up” with a kick over the bar. DRILL – Wrist Rotation Drill • Walk up a wall, and then kick over the bar. • Bend forward over the bar, lift chest and shift wrist to finish back in a front support. DRILL – Leg Swing Pull Over • Wrist rotation/hand shifts on a floor bar. • Initiate pull over by swinging one leg at a time up and over the bar to finish in front support (alternate the swinging leg). CONDITIONING Hollow body holds and rocks with hands pressed on thighs or DRILL – Jump Pull Over holding a floor bar • Stand with a tight body with hands on the bar and feet together, jump and lift legs to pull over the bar to finish in front support. SKILL – Underswing Dismount CONDITIONING DRILL – Inverted “Candle Shoots” • Bent arm holds - hang from a bar with arms bent and • Hang and then swing from inverted candle position to shoot- elbows in; hold shape while maintaining tightness out with spotting assistance. throughout • Modified pull-ups - Execute consecutive pull-ups from a DRILL – Double Back Hip Circle hang on bar with feet braced on an elevated surface • From one cast, execute back hip circle, back hip circle • Floor bar leg lifts - Perform straight leg lifts from a back continuously. Focus on body shaping and quick wrist lying position with hands grasping “floor” bar rotation.

SKILL – Cast DRILL – Underswing To A Raised Surface • Underswing to a raised surface that is higher than the bar. DRILL – Multiple Casts Land in a hollow shape. • Perform “mini cast” keeping the shoulders in front of hands and arms straight. CONDITIONING • Hollow body holds DRILL – Target • Elevated candle lifts • Use foam block or pad as target. • Challenge gymnast to kick pad held in front of bar (pike compression) and kick pad held in back of bar (hip extension). SKILL – Sole Circle Dismount (Pike Or Straddle) CONDITIONING DRILL – Sitting Push /Pull • Parallel bar swings (use large spotting blocks or parallel • Sitting push- pull with floor bar bars). Gymnasts’ feet should be approximately 6 inches from the floor. DRILL – Drop Back To Sit • Front support shoulder shrugs - Practice shrugging and • Straddle or Pike stand on a floor bar, lean back while pushing extending through the shoulder girdle from a front support feet against bar. Pull with hands and drop to a sit on a skill on a bar. cushion. • Push-up position holds - Maintain a straight, tight body • Jump to a pike or straddle on a floor bar and drop to a sit on a shape with hands on a floor bar and legs elevated on a panel skill cushion. mat in basic push-up position (emphasize leaning forward).

USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course 5 Uneven Bars

DRILL – Pike And Straddle Swings On The Bar SKILL – Single Leg Basket Swing • Straddle and pike swings on the bar. (Coach needs to spot the swings and the landing) Swing 3 times, release feet then Coaching Tip release hands. • Use a small swing. Focus on squeezing the bar with inner • Stand on a block with one foot on the bar, jump to a pike thighs. swing. • Jump to pike or straddle swing from a block. DRILL – Stem Rise

CONDITIONING • Pike-ups on the bar. While in a front support, lift hips in a SKILL – Front Hip Circle pike position. DRILLS • Lying on a wedge holding onto a bar - execute straddle and/ • “Teeter-totter” motion from front support (with spotting or pike leg lifts. assistance) • “Inch worm” - straddle or pike jumps moving forward with • Pike compression drill - practice the “nose to knees” hands on the floor. compression by executing small swings in a folded pike around the bar • Stem rise drill to reinforce wrist rotation SKILL – Single Leg Cut Forward DRILLS CONDITIONING • Weight shift in front support: (shift weight side to side from Arch body rocks right arm to left arm). • Standing leg cuts - from a stand, practice consecutive leg cuts over a waist height bar. SKILL – Glide Kip • Leg Swing - In a front support, swing the dominant leg Coaching Tips side to side. • Start tight and jump tight (body check). • Extend the glide. CONDITIONING • Briefly hold feet at the bar onto a skill cushion. • Push-up position shoulder shrugs on the floor and/or a floor • Hips must swing and pass through vertical. bar • Think of the kipping action as “pulling your pants on”. • Push-up position - leg swing to splits • Shift your wrists.

DRILLS SKILL – Forward Stride Circle • Jump off block to a pike sit. Coaching Tip • Sit-up kips - lie on the floor and perform kipping action “pull • Make sure the gymnast’s hands are in a reverse grip. your pants on” (hold onto foam noodle or floor bar rail). • Stem rise kips DRILLS • Drop kips (must be spotted) • Shoulder shrugs in a stride support • Hold gymnast in each phase of the circle CONDITIONING • Reverse grip hand shifts on a floor bar • Hollow holds • Sit-ups with legs vertical CONDITIONING • Leg lifts and uphill leg lifts • Hold splits on a floor bar with hands in reverse grip while • Bungee pulls or straight arm pulls with weight keeping front and back leg raised on a block. • V-ups - pass a foam block from legs to hands • Hold upside down split on the bar (hands in reverse grip).

6 USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course Balance Beam

SKILL – Dance the mat. Stack mats higher and higher. • Step up and down onto panel mat or higher. DRILL – Footwork – Kick • Toes and feet stretches - Sit in a pike; use your hands to curl – Hop and point toes. – Hop and Kick • Toe stands and forced arch holding onto the beam. – Skip hop, leg up hop, hop onto panel mat • Sit on a slider or Frisbee with feet against hard mat or wall in pike position, plié and push back (slide on bottom) and DRILL – Turns extend toes and feet. • Leg balance in forward passé - flat footed • Theraband stretches - sit in pike and wrap theraband around • Leg balance in forward passé - relevé and hold toes. Hold the other end with hands. Apply resistance, push • Toe touches in relevé – passé touch toes forward and toes to point and flex. backward • Heel snap turn - 1/2 turn in forward passé DRILL – Kicks • Full turn in forward passé • Kicks need to be FAST - ballistic force kicking. • Kick series- lie on back; execute 8 kicks on back, side, prone (focus on leg tightness and speed of kick). • Kick circles - sit on floor with legs straight and lean back on SKILL – Cross Handstand elbows. Kick and circle each leg: repeat other side (with and Coaching Tips without using theraband). • Handstands are the most important skill that we teach in • Side kicks - hips flat and tucked under, knee turned out gymnastics. (without theraband until good leg position). • Coaches must constantly work on HANDSTANDS at • Standing kick series holding onto beam (like a ballet barre) EVERY level. • On the beam kicks • Always challenge your gymnasts (don’t work the minimum • Mountain climber kicks (front, back) requirement). • Safety is a MUST. DRILL – Jumps • Feet forward, “all” toes on the beam (do not turn feet to the DRILL – Weight Support side) • Straddle “L” hold - walk forward, backward • Plié - forced arch - extend to straight and lower to flat. • “L” lift for 4 counts Reverse and start in releve - plié’ - forced arch - lower heels • From hands and knees push to pike and straighten. – Put hands closer – push. • Quick relevé plié, arm circles – Repeat in relevé. • Pogo stick jumps/trampoline, floor, beam (front, side, back) – Stay in pike lean forward and back - get off toes. • Tuck jumps off of panel mat • Cast ups • Tuck open jumps on tumbling track • Mix it up jumps DRILL – Handstand • Back leg drives from mountain climber position - arms by DRILL – Split Jumps And Leaps ears (can use bands on arms). Split leaps may be done in parallel or turned out. Work both • Handstand against wall - back or stomach (ribs pressed in) positions in your kicking drills. • Handstands on low beam to build confidence – Mat at end of beam - handstand to and from mat • Multiple split jumps on floor – Mat on side - side handstand with a mat-wall • Split jumps with theraband • Lever handstand push out of feet • Split jump, pull to stretch position on tumbling track – Scale - arms by ears, lower to handstand; lift back leg, • Leg drives from knee - start in a mountain climber, drive leg base leg goes through relevé. Bring the second leg up to backward kick as gymnast stands on support leg. quickly • Leap up to panel mat. If the back leg is low, do leg drives on – Perform with bands on arms

USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course 7 Balance Beam

• Work handstand in a variety of positions. SKILL – Back Walkover – Handstand - Thomas touches – Handstand downs - pike, knee, kneel BRIDGES - work is not required at these levels. Now is – Split handstand time to introduce these skills in order for gymnasts to develop – Handstand forward roll strength and confidence. Children under the age of five are not – Handstand step in to vertical advised to do bridgework. – Advanced handstand - partner push downs • Lying on the floor bridge - knees bent, hips to ceiling, and shoulders over hands – One leg - bend knee and turn out SKILL – Cartwheel • On beam - push to bridge • Handstand switch leg to lunge landing position - work – Feet hops other side lunge position (also handstand switch leg to step – Hand hops in). – Walks forward, backward • Panel mat at end of beam - cartwheel to mat - work head – Leg ups and arm position. – One leg kick-over • Cartwheel between panel mats on floor – Tic - tocs • Side cartwheel to straddle handstand - this should be • Back walkover spotted (work flat hips and ribs in). – Uphill - work on straight support leg • Side cartwheel (feet together) – Bridge - arch back and stand up - on the stand up, work • Side cartwheel 1/4 turn to one leg (against wall) knees, hips, and back • One arm cartwheel (both near and far arm) – At end of beam, back walkover from beam to panel mat • Cartwheel step in to close – Back walkover on the beam (work to lunge and step in lock) • Front walkover – One leg sit down, stand up – One foot backbend (mat, low beam with spot) – Chest roll

8 USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course Floor Exercise Coaching Tips • Be attentive and safe, spotting and working on body BACKWARD ROLLS – tuck, pike stand, tuck straight arms shaping. to push-up, straight arms to pike stand, back extension • Build conditioning into your event training. straight arms

DRILLS WEIGHT SUPPORT • Rolls down incline • Hands and knees – knee scale • Rolls in succession • Sit on heels and lift to pike • Roll off of panel mat to pike stand • Front support – lift one arm, then the other – • No handed rolls- free rolls Thomas touches – lift one leg, then the other • Rear support – lift one arm then the other – lift one leg then BACK EXTENSION ROLL – Straight arms the other • Roll back with straight arms to tuck shape and candle shape • Front support to rear support • Roll down incline to push-up position • Table position – lift one hand, then the other – lift one leg, • Roll to push-up position onto raised surface then the other – turn over and back • Back extension roll off of panel mat • Crab walks – forward – side – back • Back extension roll to wedge mat against wall • Front support walks – forward – side – back • Bear walks CONDITIONING • Prone falls from knees • Tuck candle shape • Swedish falls • Weight support • Cast hips up to positions – tuck ¼- tuck to handstand – • Sit on heels, push down on floor with hands and lift body repeat in pike position – repeat in straddle position • Push-ups • Tuck “L” – straddle “”L – V-sit L – manna • Pike stand - bend arms tuck head, touch and push back up • Bridge positions – lift one leg or arm – rock back and forth ( push-up) – walks fwd, side, and back – inside outs • Tripod –( tip up)– ¾ handstand, handstand walks up and down a wall, handstand against the wall – handstand on the SKILL – Round-Off floor – handstand to different positions CARTWHEEL SHAPING: Five-basic shapes in gymnastics • Side - left and right 1. Straight – Wall cartwheel - show flat hips in straddle handstand 2. Hollow – bent knee and straight position. 3. Tight arch – Down incline 4. Pike • 1/4 turn 5. Candle (tuck and pike) – Wall cartwheel - 1/4 turn out - land on one leg – Step cartwheel - finish back

SKILL – Rolls HURDLE Coaching Tips Coaching Tips • Shapes of forward roll versus back roll • The hurdle needs to move forward. • Rolls are a lead-up for all flipping skills. • Always view the hurdle from all sides. Look for feet forward, abdominals in, arms tall, and weight transfer. FORWARD ROLLS – tuck, straddle, handstand DRILLS DRILLS • Walk across the floor with tall arms behind the ears and • Roll off of block or panel mat - start in candle and progress narrow. to roll. • Hold hurdle shape against the wall. • Rolls down incline • Step lift to hurdle shape across the floor. • Rolls in succession • Run hurdle run - over sting mat (leave arms up and tall). • Roll off of panel mat • No handed rolls- free rolls

USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course 9 Floor Exercise

CONDITIONING • Knees arch back • Arm slams (lie on back on an 8-inch mat and quickly lift • Wall bridges arms up and down • Incline UPHILL bridge and stand up • Single leg step up on elevated surface and drive back leg • Bridge kick over off of panel mats or incline; tic toc - handstand to bridge and back over ROUND-OFF • Spotted back walkover

DRILLS • Side cartwheel SKILL – Back Handspring • Continuous speed (side) cartwheels • Side cartwheel ¼ turn walk-back BACK HANDSPRING REBOUND • Start forward, cartwheel – step-in down incline • One arm cartwheel (near and far) DRILLS • Handstand snap down rebound • Timber • Handstand snap down rebound to a raised surface • Timber slight bend jump to resi-pit • From one step, do a round off rebound (spot the rebound • Wall handstand with tight arch - fall to push-up shape (no • Round-off rebound to a raised surface or resi-pit bent knees when landing) • Timber jump to handstand - fall to push-up position(spotted) • Back handspring on incline, trampoline, tumbling track w/ spotter SKILL – Bridges • Back handspring down incline to hollow drop (push-up)/ BRIDGE KICKOVER uphill • From “straight is great”, push up to bridge. Knees bent, • Back handspring to hollow drop (push-up), lift arms to ears shoulders over hands, hips high. and back • Bridge up with feet elevated on panel mat or incline and • Back handspring, add a rebound to resi-pit kick over. ROUND-OFF, BACK HANDSPRING, REBOUND HANDSTAND BRIDGE KICKOVER • From kneeling position stretch tall and arch back to floor DRILLS and then return to stretch position. • Round-off rebound to stacked mats or resi-pit • Starting on the low end of a wedge mat, kick to handstand • Round-off, back handspring down an incline to 8” mat or in- and lower legs to bridge (feet elevated) - kick over to a ground resi-pit lunge position. ROUND-OFF BACK HANDSPRING, BACK BACKBEND AND UP TO STAND HANDSPRING • Starting on the low end of a wedge mat - spot a backbend. To come back up to stand, the gymnast needs to push knees straight, flatten hips and push through shoulders. SKILL – Front Handspring Focus on the hands. DRILLS • From a headstand, tuck shoot to handstand, then bridge BACK WALKOVER • Headspring off of panel mat (spotted). FRONT LIMBER/FRONT WALKOVER • Front handspring off of raised surface. • Tic-toc • Spotted front limber Conclusion • Spotted front walkover • Think about where every skill leads. • Work technique at every level. DRILLS • Work beginning, middle and end of each skill. • Bridge - hips high, knees bent, shoulders over hands • Up panel mat/down panel mat

10 USA Gymnastics University – Development Coaches Course Coaching 101

1. HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED…AS A 3. CUSTOMER RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL OR AS AN AMATEUR? A. Roll book A. Appearance – it matters! – Keep current B. Body language B. Greeting and meeting C. Attitude – enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, constant – Right way/wrong way learning – Names and parents are important. – Avoid being ego-driven. Be flexible, open to – Start classes on time. suggestion. Know when to change if plans don’t work. C. Dealing with children – Prepare for unexpected surprises. Play “what if” to – Special needs avoid being caught off-guard. – The challenging child – Lead by example. Hold high standards but never – Accidents in your class demand more of others than you do of yourself. Be committed, not just interested. 4. DEALING WITH OTHER STAFF – Rectify your mistakes right away. When you realize A. Team work you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct – Job differences that promote team concept it. – Keep team atmosphere B. Peer responsibility 2. CLASS PREPARATION – Communicate problems with peers. A. Punctuality – be 10 minutes early. – Help children – Take your job seriously. – Who does it affect? B. Missed shifts C. Lesson plans – thorough planning avoids… – Being frustrated – Going nowhere USE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS – Losing control TO FORM A LESSON PLAN – When you finish with a class in which things just • What is the skill level/age of the gymnasts who will be didn’t go right, scrutinize your planning rather than participating in this class? the students. • How much time do I have and how much time can I D. Progressions – you have been given a lot of information. allot to each event? – Your main goal is to use it! • Which skill family or theme am I trying to teach? – Be sure to follow through! • How do I apply the skill family or theme to each rotation? E. Rotations • What are the elements of the skill, and how do I teach – Know where you are going. them? Break down the skill into individual elements – Have your events and equipment set up and ready and choose the progressions you wish to use to teach before class. each element. – Have a set plan. • How can I adapt the available equipment for stations to F. Cleaning the teach the skill? – Share cleaning responsibilities equally. 5 second • How many different stations can I create to back up my rule. lesson plan goal? Consider the number of children in – Clean up, pick up trash – don’t wait to be told. the class. – Become more valuable and efficient. G. Medical information – Know the child’s limitations. – Special information

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