Gymnastics Lessons Vol. 1 - Floor Exercise

Name: Gymnastics Lessons Vol. 1 - Floor Exercise
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Featuring Coach Rustam Sharipov

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Last updated 9/2022

English

What you'll learn

Students will have a better understanding of the important fundamentals, concepts and drills for the floor exercise event.
Students will know about important safety concepts and spotting techniques to assist gymnastics.
Students will understand certain biomechanics in relation to body position and tumbling.
Students will have a general knowledge of what the judges are looking for during competition.

Course content

1 section • 30 lectures • 37m total length

Introduction1:05
Rustam Sharipov, two-time Olympic gold medalist, guides beginners through a basic floor exercise progression, focusing on non acro and tumbling skills, including back tumbling.
2_Presentation0:44
3_Headstand0:48
4_Handstand0:48
5_Forward and Backward rolls1:37
6_Handstand Forward roll (tuck and pike)0:59
7_ Back Extension Roll1:09
8_Cartwheel and Cartwheel Step in3:52
Learn the cartwheel from a star position along a line, keeping hips tight and shoulders square. Maintain arms in line with slow progression to prep for roundoff and back handspring.
9_ Headstand1:01
10_Straddle Press Handstand0:41
Master the straddle press handstand in gymnastics floor exercise, using wall support to stand, place hands on the wall, lean to raise a leg into a straddle, then lower slowly.
11_Straddle Stretch0:58
12_Pike Stretch0:25
13_Split to Press Handstand0:35
14_Front Handspring Step Out1:10
15_Front Handspring Rebound1:11
16_Roundoff from Knee1:31
Learn to perform a round-off from a knee with hands on the line forming a t, focusing on the front knee and a step-in from the knee.
17_One-arm Roundoff in Standing Position1:46
18_Drill to Keep Arms by the Ears1:33
19_Back Handspring Drills1:21
Coach demonstrates back handspring drills, teaching kids to sit like on a chair, keep knees and shoulders from moving forward, swing arms by the ears, and land with feet together.
20_The First Part of the Back Handspring2:34
21_Chalk Drill to check the Position of Hands0:31
22_Roundoff Rebound1:11
23_Roundoff Back Handspring1:54
24_Roundoff Back Tuck0:50
Demonstrate the roundoff back tuck with a rebound drill, ensuring the hips go over the shoulders and the shoulders don’t drop behind, while arms circle to generate lift.
25_Rebound for Punch Fronts and Front Flip (Punch Front Tuck)1:45
26_Roundoff Back Handspring0:35
Develop power in the roundoff back handspring by linking a power hurdle with deliberate arm work, emphasizing a steady arm swing and not dropping the arm.
27_Roundoff Back Handspring Back0:56
28_Punch Fronts-Tuck, Pike, and Layout2:18
29_Front Handspring Skills1:43
30_Conclusion0:24

Requirements

There are no gymnastics prerequisites to taking this class. The student should have an above average level of physical fitness. Mats are necessary for several of the drills.

Description

This video provides detailed instruction of essential skills, drills and progressions for floor exercise (tumbling). Among the topics covered are: presentation, headstand, handstand, forward and backward rolls, handstand forward roll (tuck and pike), back extension roll, cartwheel, straddle press handstand, front handspring, roundoff, back handspring, back tuck, front tuck, front layout, combining skills, stretches and exercises that you can do at home and more! The emphasis is on developing skills with proper technique and body control. The program is an excellent resource for coaches, gymnasts and parents.

About the coach:

Rustam Sharipov is a two-time Olympic gold medalist from the Ukraine. In 1992, Sharipov represented the Unified team which won the team gold medal. Sharipov represented Ukraine in 1996 winning a gold medal on the parallel bars and a bronze in the team event. Rustam also competed in numerous International and World Championships until retiring from competitive gymnastics in 2000. Sharipov moved to the United States and began his illustrious coaching career. He has coached at many successful programs, the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy in Norman, OK (2000-01), Houston Gymnastics Academy in Houston, TX (2001-05), Assistant Coach, University of Oklahoma in Norman. OK 2005-2011 and the Head Coach at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH 2011-Present.

Who this course is for:

Coaches and gymnasts at any level would benefit from taking this course.