Gymnastics

I think those of you who came to Gymnastics on Monday night really learned something. The biggest thing I think a lot of you learned was the jumping take-off into the rope. After a few repetitions most of you really started to get it. Take that same energy back to the pole vault runway...(come in strong, but don't slow down as you JUMP! and reach HIGH!!). Find that preferred take-off position with the lead-leg knee driving, back leg pointed back, and the arms pressing upward. No "galloping" take-offs. Look at the top picture of this blog...think that guy isn't jumping and driving like he's trying to dunk a basketball after taking off from the free-throw line? Then, snap that trail-leg through fast like on the rings, pull the hips up, and ta-da, it's on to the next height while your competitors are putting their poles away wondering how Jackson's vaulters are doing so well? Will be seeing you all soon either on the runway, or at gymnastics again. ~ Coach Boede