Paige asked:

how do you get a front twist?

Maddie’s answer:

To be able to do a front twist you have to be comfortable by doing a front layout well, then you simply (while your flipping) pull your arms down toward your right or left armpit depending on if your right or left handed make sure you stop twisting onc... Continue reading »

Anneliese Rogers asked:

how do i do a back hand spring without freaking my self out ?

Maddie’s answer:

Start off slow with drills and always make sure you have a supervisor just to make sure you don't get hurt once you feel comfortable doing it on a trampoline, try doing it on the ground with a spot. As you get better tell the spotter to move away each ... Continue reading »

Angie Riggers Mc Vey asked:

Gymnasts start young, but my 6 year old has been invited to join the L4 team, which requires 9 hrs/wk. Is this too much at her age?

Maddie’s answer:

When I was 7/8 (2nd grade) I did approximately 16 hours a week of gymnastics. It may seem like a lot at first but it just takes a little time to adjust to the schedule. Give it some time for her to adjust to her new schedule. If it seems to her like a ... Continue reading »