by Coach Sahil | For Athletes, For Coaches |
I remember the injury like it was yesterday. In fact, I pretty much saw it coming. Some poor girl on a level 2 team was attempting a Round Off 2xBHS pass, and on the second back handspring, she hyperextended her elbow. I hoped that I was wrong, though. I hoped that it...
by Coach Sahil | For Athletes, For Coaches |
I will be perfectly honest – ten years ago if you were to ask me whether to get an air floor or a Tumble Trak, there would’ve be no discussion. I would’ve told you to splurge the extra cash, buy the Trak, and get on with your life. That’s...
by Coach Sahil | For Athletes, For Coaches |
Have you heard of Newton’s 3 laws of motion? In physics, they are a fundamental set of tools which help us understand how objects interact with each other and move through space. And since tumbling is basically all physics anyway, it goes without saying that the...
by Coach Sahil | For Coaches, For Parents |
When it comes to having athletes train outside the gym, I’ve found that most coaches generally end up in either one of two groups: the conservative or the care-free. The conservative group believes there should be no outside tumbling whatsoever. In their mind,...
by Coach Sahil | For Athletes, For Coaches |
Here’s What You’re About To Learn Why the brain works differently when upside down The magic 5:1 ratio I use to eliminate bad habits (works with all skills) How elevation changes can be a curse or a benefit The #1 muscle group the athlete needs to squeeze...
by Coach Sahil | Drills, For Athletes, For Coaches |
Welcome to the one tumbling skill every gymnast, cheerleader or acrobat thinks they can do well, yet in reality, that’s hardly ever the case. Now believe me, I’m not making this statement as if I’m the best round-offer in the World. Far from it...