For higher level gymnasts, skills like giants of all types, double tucks, and Tsukahara or Yurchenko layouts are basics. When Basics must also be practiced in varied combinations, during the general and events warm-up periods, conditioning, dance class, as well as other specific sessions. For program Levels 1-7, since time is limited per week, coaches must be more creative, efficient and inspirational to provide an adequate basics foundation program. Where Basics can be practiced outside on the grass or track, floor, mat, tumble strip or trak, trampoline, bars, low bar, parallettes, beam, dance area or room, or at special stations. Practicing basics is no fun.
Basics are unnecessary.
There is no time. Correct the errors and praise the improvements with passion and energy. Inspire concentration and accomplishment with energy. Praise, not just the accomplishment, but also comment on the mistake, so that she is motivated to make changes more often. Always call for improvements.