Gymnastics Lessons Vol. 1 - Floor Exercise

Featuring Coach Rustam Sharipov

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.
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.

Overview

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 2_Presentation

Lecture 3 3_Headstand

Lecture 4 4_Handstand

Lecture 5 5_Forward and Backward rolls

Lecture 6 6_Handstand Forward roll (tuck and pike)

Lecture 7 7_ Back Extension Roll

Lecture 8 8_Cartwheel and Cartwheel Step in

Lecture 9 9_ Headstand

Lecture 10 10_Straddle Press Handstand

Lecture 11 11_Straddle Stretch

Lecture 12 12_Pike Stretch

Lecture 13 13_Split to Press Handstand

Lecture 14 14_Front Handspring Step Out

Lecture 15 15_Front Handspring Rebound

Lecture 16 16_Roundoff from Knee

Lecture 17 17_One-arm Roundoff in Standing Position

Lecture 18 18_Drill to Keep Arms by the Ears

Lecture 19 19_Back Handspring Drills

Lecture 20 20_The First Part of the Back Handspring

Lecture 21 21_Chalk Drill to check the Position of Hands

Lecture 22 22_Roundoff Rebound

Lecture 23 23_Roundoff Back Handspring

Lecture 24 24_Roundoff Back Tuck

Lecture 25 25_Rebound for Punch Fronts and Front Flip (Punch Front Tuck)

Lecture 26 26_Roundoff Back Handspring

Lecture 27 27_Roundoff Back Handspring Back

Lecture 28 28_Punch Fronts-Tuck, Pike, and Layout

Lecture 29 29_Front Handspring Skills

Lecture 30 30_Conclusion

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