What You Will Learn!
- Students will have a better understanding of the important fundamentals, concepts, progressions and drills for the pommel horse event.
- Students will know about important safety concepts and spotting techniques to assist gymnastics.
- Students will understand certain biomechanics principles in relation to body position.
- Students will have a general knowledge of what the judges are looking for during competition.
Description
In this extensive 52-minute video, Coach Rustam Sharipov offers a comprehensive array of skills and drills tailored to the pommel horse event. Each segment unfolds with a detailed, progressive approach to fortify gymnasts' foundational skills. The covered topics encompass support position and basic scissor work, circles on the mushroom, bucket circles on the mushroom, pommel horse progressions and skills, spindles, flair circles, loops and travels, dismount techniques, a demonstration of a concise routine, and targeted conditioning exercises. This program is an indispensable resource, benefiting coaches and gymnasts at any competition level.
About the Coach: Rustam Sharipov, a two-time Olympic gold medalist hailing from Ukraine, boasts an illustrious career. In 1992, he represented the Unified team, securing the team gold medal, and in 1996, while representing Ukraine, he clinched a gold medal on the parallel bars and a bronze in the team event. After competing in various International and World Championships, he retired from competitive gymnastics in 2000. Sharipov subsequently embarked on a coaching career in the United States, serving at renowned programs such as the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy, Houston Gymnastics Academy, and the University of Oklahoma. Presently, he serves as the Head Coach at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, furthering his legacy in the sport.
Who Should Attend!
- Gymnastics coaches and gymnasts at any level would benefit from taking this course.
