Gym meets are always won by the most talented gymnast. Of course, everybody you compete against is pretty good, but meets are often won by the good gymnasts with smartly-designed routines, not necessarily the most gifted kid.
Most optional gymnasts design one routine on each event and stick with it most of the season.
That's OK, but we think you need three routines on each event to be prepared for every situation. Because the rules are so complex, you can outsmart the competition with clever routines. Now, obviously, you female gymnasts are not going to have different choreography for each of your floor and beam routines, but you can use a base routine with three different levels of difficulty. When you and your coach start to make new routines, consider these ideas. This is fun, plus it also gives you something to shoot for.