how fast do you move up gymnastics levels?
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In my opinion, as a coach, gymnasts, once they hit level 5, shouldn't skip levels. If you're a 6 right now, you could do 6 in the fall and 7 in the spring, since level 7 and up competes after the New Year usually. But in level 7 you have to spend time working on your layout and front handspring punch front, both of which are crucial to quality elite front tumbling passes. Also, no one is an expert at giants on bars right away, and Level 7 is where you perfect your giants before starting pirouettes and whatnot in 8 and 9. As far as beam goes, when you get to level 8 you have to connect 2 backwards skills, like back walkover back handspring. In Level 7 you can perfect you backhandspring. If you rush your levels without spending a year at each one, you'll always be at the bottom of the pack in placements, whereas, if you do a year at each level, you're more likely to score in the 9s and 35s for your all around score. Some kids think they have a full on floor, so they should automatically move up to level 8, but tumbling is a small part of gymnastics. You have to be well rounded! Not to mention, think about how old you are. I don't know how old you are, but even if you're a freshman in high school, think sophomore level 7, junior level 8, senior level 9, and when you go to college you'll be perfected enough to join a gymnastics team and get a scholarship. If you skip levels though, there's a greater risk of injury and then you wouldn't be able to do gymnastics at all! The best route to go is a level a year, and if you're not making at least a 32 in your all around score by the end of the season, DON'T MOVE UP A LEVEL until you have at LEAST that (That's an average of 8.0 on each event). Good luck!
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Try going to some open gym classes at a gymnastics plce and they could help you\n concentrate on it! \nMake sure to spot \nGet used to doing backbends\nmaybe start w/ backwalkovers and pick up the speed until it becomes a backhandspring\nHope it all works out for you!
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This is how I teach warmups:\nTuck jumps,\nStretch down to your feet with straight legs,\nStraddle legs reach down to each foot and middle,\nSlide into middle split with toes pointed,\nStretch to each foot and middle,\nSit up on knees,\nPut one leg out and reach down,\nBend knee and push forward,\nSlide down into split,\nRepeat on other side,\nBack bends.\n\nThat's how I teach warm up's for some of my gymnasts. If oyu have any questions, e-mail me at usagymnast_perfect10@yahoo.com
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Use a weighted belt and along with a weighted jump rope.  Or use a weighted belt and regular jump rope.  ...results come fast.
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I am in gymnastics! Level 6. i LOVE gymnastics!!!!!! Also check out the web site Shawn is an AMAZING gymnast! it's NOT me though! I wish! She is 14 and hoping to make it to the olympics!
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use some tape and make 4 x's in a box shape with another x in the middle. the hop on one foot hitting all x's as quick as you can moving from bottom x's to top x's then back down and that is one set. then switch feet. i usually time myself and do 5 set continually trying to always beat my time.
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start of by say doing 2 full speed sprints a wk 3 times a wk...an increase it every week....it shuld increase your speed....im up to 8 a wk an gonna go 2 24 a wk
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Make sure to wear a helmet and shoes.\n\nStart at a slow speed. You will pick up speed as you go. Pull up on the handle bars and at the same time do a strong pedal. Be careful not to pull over.  Make sure you are standing up. Any fat tire (mountain bike type) would do. The higher the handle bars the easier. Once up, try not to pedal too fast, just fast enough to keep the front end up. The more you practice, the further you can go. Try to compete against your friends.
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I am not a coach or anything, \nand I don't know if these links will help you GymnasticsBabe, but here is what I found:\n\nhttp://www.usag-fl.org/Newsletters/Sept02/w-optreqchart02.pdf#search='level%207%20bars%20elements%20usag'\n\nand this page seems to be written by a coach and has some interesting points to consider:\n\nhttp://experts.about.com/q/Gymnastics-2245/Level-7-Bars-Level.htm\n\nor this one:\nhttp://www.usa-gymnastics.org/publications/usa-gymnastics/1997/3/coaching-corner.html\n\nand I took that address and deleted alot of the suffix off of it and it took me to a page with alot of links that might help you, here:\nhttp://www.usa-gymnastics.org/publications/usa-gymnastics/\n\nAfter doing some searches, this might be the best place to start and just cruise around their site.\nhttp://www.usa-gymnastics.org/
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Do uphill biking exercises, this will improve not only your jumping ability but also your quick step acceleration.  By attacking uphill on my bike, I was able to jump about 6" higher and my speed was mostly unmatched on most courts I've walked on to.  You want to do 1-2 hour uphill biking for about 3 or 4 times a week.  You'll definitely see an improvement in your ups.  \n\nA side note: To dunk a ball, you've also got to be able to get a good grip the ball.  Its much harder to dunk if you can't palm the ball.  Dunking takes a lot of energy, I find that layups are just as effective even though it isn't as flashy, but you'll stay in the game for much longer.
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I started gymnastics when I was 5 and finished my career due to a back injury (as a junior in high school) as a Level 9.  Gymnastics is one of the most difficult sports to master.  You can compete in college as a level 9 (I think) but most college gymnasts are Level 10's or elite gymnasts.  It takes years of training your body to become what it needs to be to perform the difficult skills you would need to compete at a college level.  I would say at the most age 10 or 11 would be the oldest you could be to gain the necessary skills.  Unless you are uniquely blessed with talent, I would say that is an unrealistic goal.  I have coached gymnastics for 5 years and have never seen anyone start gymnatics after hitting puberty and being able to compete at a high level.  Hope this helps.
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Be consistant--train almost every day to gain your base. To get faster do hill repeats and speed training ie: intervals, tempo runs, fartleks, etc.
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stretch become more flexable, make you leg muscels stronger to add height to your jumps, and learn some tumbling like cartwheels and round offs stuff like that
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at least 30 min. if you are in pretty good shape, 45 if you are looking to improve.
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Work hard and practice!! Work ethic is worth a lot in gymnastics. And the most important thing, never give up!!!
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Just move yr legs faster.
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Couple of things...\n\n1) Jump rope...a lot\n2) Get under a basket, and jump up as high as you can for 20-25 reps, keeping both hands raised while you jump. Do this several times a day.  After a couple of weeks, you'll find yourself jumping higher and higher.  You can use the net or the backboard to guage your progress. That's the purpose of doing it under a basket.\n\nThese will strengthen your legs and improve your stamina.\n\nIf you have a coach, ask him/her about some other ways to improve your jumping. Or ask a gym teacher at your school. They'll be glad to help you.