Play-by-play GymnasticsWhat would it be like to walk on the balance beam like an Olympic gymnast? In this colorful and informative introduction to gymnastics, clear, sequential photographs illustrate the basic techniques and maneuvers used in competitive gymnastics. With brief explanations of the history, strategy and philosophy of gymnastics, this guide is sure to delight young readers. |
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40 feet AA AMERICAN apparatus arms athletes back flip back handspring back somersault backward ball basic body position body line boys cartwheel Cathy Christian Coaches and gymnasts Code of Points Comaneci compete in gymnastics competition dance skills dismount equipment feet land fiberglass bars flexibility floor exercise routines foam forward Friedrich Jahn giant swing gymnas gymnast's body gymnast's hands gymnastics clubs Gymnastics Events gymnastics moves gymnastics team Gymnasts learn Gymnasts perform handstand high bar horizontal bar inches high independent clubs International Gymnastics International Gymnastics Federation Jill judge jump Kristy Landing mats layout position maneuver ment mini-trampoline Mitsuo Tsukahara Nadia Comaneci nastics nasts NISSEN Olympic Games pike pommel horse postflight pushes requires Rhythmic gymnastics rings rotation roundoff routines must show Sara's show strength sideways sport Stacy straight legs technique tion toes tucked position turn twist uneven parallel bars upside vault warmup wear women's gymnastics wooden or fiberglass workout