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ChalkBucket is a gymnastics forum for parents, coaches, gymnasts, judges, and fans. ChalkBucket was created in September of 2005 to help everyone learn more about gymnastics.
ChalkBucket
3M ago
Hi everyone,
My gymnast has recurring patellar subluxation. She has a pretty bulky, black brace that she wears on and off. Trying to not wear it all the time but this Fall the subluxation occurred without the brace, she wore it for two weeks...
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ChalkBucket
3M ago
All, I am at a loss. We attend a large gym with over 200 girls on team. The entire reason we joined this gym is because the head coach for levels 4-9 is an incredible coach, all around amazing human, and KIND. He's also effective, with lots of...
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ChalkBucket
3M ago
We are currently at a gym with a very competitive team in a large metro area. It is likely one of the two top gyms in the state. The coaches are very selective about who is chosen for the preteteam and team. The team is known for its excellent...
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ChalkBucket
3M ago
Hi! My daughter is 9 and we just switched from all star cheer to gymnastics. She is doing Usaigc copper 2 and so far it’s going well. My question is since she is so new team she doesn’t have the form down for turns, arm placement etc. Her...
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ChalkBucket
3M ago
Hi
My daughter has burst a fluid sac in her knee. We know it's partly because of tight hamstrings and partly because her coach is making her do the same move over and over again without mixing it up to try different ways to achieve the move...
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ChalkBucket
3M ago
I had a meet today and I was terrified for beam. Everything was going decent but I was shaking really bad and having negative thoughts. I got to my last skill (a simple split jump) and completely bend my back leg. I was scared of going all out...
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ChalkBucket
3M ago
Here is a fun idea for a boys gymnastics class. I’m happy to post more if you are interested.
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ChalkBucket
4M ago
I’m an Xcel silver who is competing tomorrow. At our gym we have the choice of competing a round off back handspring or a backwards roll. I am one of the few doing a back hand spring but I’m having some issues. Apparently I’m not getting my feet...
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ChalkBucket
4M ago
HI
This might be a bit rambly......I'm really struggling with things happening at our gym....I knew we were losing several athletes at the end of last season but didn't know why - it was played off as they were done with gymnastics....but what...
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ChalkBucket
4M ago
Hi. So I have this mental block on beam for my Ariel. It all started when I was practing them and I landed with on foot on and the other slipped off and I sprained my ankle . And every time I got to do it I don’t even put a foot on the beam...
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