name that skill
usally preformed down a wedge,
to do this skill you tuck your chin to your chest and travel forwards in a ball, then stand up and say TA-DA!
what is a forward roll?
this coach is from Nanjing China
Coach ZZ
The huge, soft pit filled with foam blocks used to practice scary new flips safely.
what is a foam pit
gymnasts use this specific thing to absorb moisture and ensure a secure grip on the bars
you might also use it in school!
what is chalk
During the olympics, a routine on this event is performed to music
Floor
You look like a wagon wheel when you spin sideways with straight arms and legs in this basic move.
what is a cartwheel
which coach coaches our bronze and silver teams
Coach Sam
this mat is sometimes called a cheese mat because of its triangle hill shape
what is a wedge
female gymnasts wear this one-piece outfit to compete.
what is a leotard
the balence beam is exactly this many inches wide
what is 4 inches
Starts like a cartwheel but your feet snap together before you land.
what is a Roundoff
which coach does college gymnastics at UMASS amherst
Miss Emily
It is the piece of equipment gymnasts jump off of to gain height before flipping onto the vaulting table.
what is a spring board
Good gymnasts try to keep this body part pointed during skills.
what are feet
What are the three medal colors a gymnast can earn at the Olympics?
What are gold, silver, and bronze?
This bars move sounds like what a police officer tells a speeding car to do, but it actually means pulling your hips up and over the bar.
what is a pull over
this coach was on our Xcel Diamond team in 2019
Coach Callie
this type of mat can be folded, stacked, or laid flat
a panel mat
How many events are there in women's gymnastics?
4 events
With 11 medals total, she's the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history
who is Simone Biles
A backward jump onto your hands followed by a quick, powerful push back onto your feet.
what is a back hand spring
guess which coach made this jeopardy game
Miss Julia
The round, padded equipment shaped like a octogon that helps beginners practice the shape of their back handsprings.
what is a barrel
Leather gear worn on a gymnast's hands to protect them from blisters while swinging on bars.
what are grips
how often are the summer olympic games
every 4 years