Mastery Checklist: Basics

Every coach you ever talk with will tell you that it is essential to have the basic gymnastic skills mastered before attempting more advanced skills, like back handsprings, somersaults, whip-backs or twisting. This book is a checklist of 260 fundamental gymnastic skills that all gymnasts should be able to perform.

Each skill in this book has been analytically divided into relevant mastery parts. This approach allows you to grade each part of each skill, so you will know exactly which part of the skill you need to work on.

All the skills in this book can be done at home or at the gym.