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Tumbling Insights

Articles and reflections on tumbling technique, athlete development, and high-performance training.

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Back HandspringsJanuary 17, 20253 min read

How Hand Position Affects Elbow Stress in the Back Handspring

A biomechanical look at how inward, parallel, and outward hand positions change elbow stress during the back handspring.

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Mental PerformanceJanuary 21, 20264 min read

You Don't Have a Mental Block

In many cases what athletes call a mental block is actually fear around an incompletely understood or undertrained skill.

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Overall PerformanceJanuary 29, 20265 min read

The Three Pillars of Tumbling

Physical qualities, technical control, and mental strength need to develop together if tumbling progress is going to be sustainable.

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Mental PerformanceFebruary 5, 20265 min read

3 Strategies to Handle Your Fear of Tumbling

Fear is part of tumbling. The goal is not to erase it, but to learn how to handle it and keep focus on what you can control.

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