Gymnastics Coaching Tutorials & Skill Progressions

Even a handstand can be taught from home with the right progressions. This video demonstrates a four step process using a wall and boxes to build strength and balance. You'll learn how to create these simple, effective tutorials for your own students.

A powerful swing is the foundation for almost every skill on the bars. Our coach demonstrates how to teach the proper hip drive and body tension, including a pro tip on pulling the bar down to generate more power.

The handstand roll is a fundamental safety skill and a great connector in routines. We show how to teach the proper body shape, from the candle position to the final roll up, emphasizing straight legs for a cleaner execution.

Balance beam work starts with simple, elegant movements like the forward kick. This tutorial focuses on posture, pointed toes, and a strong finish, demonstrating how to teach precision and confidence on the beam.

A perfect dive roll is essential for progressions to saltos and vaulting. Here, we break down the technique, focusing on a rounded back, extended arms, and pushing for distance to achieve a long, clean roll.

We teach you how to transform a simple cartwheel into a longer, stronger, and more powerful skill. This tutorial covers the importance of a big lunge, a fast kick, and landing in a clean star position.

The back pullover is a milestone skill for young gymnasts. Our coach explains the key components: keeping the chin over the bar, kicking hard to lift the hips, and maintaining a tight body for a clean finish.

Even a simple straight jump on the beam is a vital skill that requires focus and balance. We demonstrate how to teach the jump preparation, the landing with bent knees, and the all important laser focus on the beam.

A good landing is a safe landing. This tutorial breaks down the technique for sticking a landing after any skill, emphasizing bent knees, feet apart, and squeezing the glutes for stability and injury prevention.