Ah, the shaky, uncertain void that is the post-Olympic period. Everybody rubs their eyes, slows down their pace and loses a big chunk of internet traffic.
... well maybe that's just me. ;)
Watch out for our gymnasts during coverage of 'welcome home' parades being held nationwide over the coming days.
Meanwhile, Lauren Mitchell says thanks for the support and reassures us she will still be around for the rest of the year.
the rest of the year? wow.
ReplyDeleteAh well no rest for the younguns, junior camp starts next week at the AIS. Looks like it could be a bit of a ball-buster.
ReplyDeleteWhat does "ball-buster"refer to?
ReplyDeleteI also don't understand. Do you mean they will go hard on this group since the preparation for Rio basically starts with them this week?
ReplyDeleteIt means that it is looking quite intense with a lot of strength work
ReplyDeleteand how do you know this? are you a coach?
ReplyDeleteYes, I am Peggy
ReplyDeleteAnd it's going to be a ball-buster since I obviously didn't work the last group hard enough. Anyone who isn't injured is not working hard enough
ReplyDeleteUm, it can't be a ball-buster since it is a WAG camp. They don't have balls.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure trolling is HILARIOUS for some of you but not when you're in my shoes.
ReplyDeleteok then, an ovary buster
ReplyDeleteI think you need new shoes.
ReplyDeleteHa Ha LOL lighten up Mez your followers are bored ATM nothing exciting is happening.
ReplyDeleteIt really is quiet on here hey.
ReplyDeleteAnyone up for a game of gymnastics 'this or that'? All you do is give a choice of 2 options (this or that), and the next poster answers with their preference, before asking for the next preference.
okay...
floor or beam?
(next poster answers, then asks for the next choice and so on)
I can't decide! Can I say beam to watch but floor to compete? haha.
ReplyDeletefront tumbling or back tumbling?
Back tumbling, I love double layouts and double doubles!
ReplyDeleteCossack or memmel turn?
Memmel, if done well (ala GRB).
ReplyDeleteKhorkina or Patterson?
Khorkina, her lines were to die for.
ReplyDeleteUneven bar pirouettes or release moves?
definitely release moves.
ReplyDeletelong sleeve or short sleeve leos?
Short for podium training, long for competition.
ReplyDeletePower or artistic gymnasts?
wow, tough one!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say artistic, even though I love some awesome power moves.
5 gymnasts per team - yes or no?
Hell to the NO!
ReplyDeleteBring back the 10.0 -- yes or no?
No, doesnt allow much diversity
ReplyDeleteweiber or Douglas?
At her best, Wieber.
ReplyDeleteKomova or Mustafina?
komova.
ReplyDeletereduce age eligibility - yes or no?
Yes - but only to 15 and allow 14 year olds at worlds the year before the olympics.
ReplyDeleteCentralised or satellite national program?
Centralise.
ReplyDeleteBring back compulsories at the Olympics -- yes or no?
Big NO.
ReplyDeleteDifficulty or execution?
difficulty...
ReplyDeletebest aussie vaulter Emily little or Trudy Mcintosh
Trudy....so far. After all, she pioneered a new vault and competed two high level vaults from different vaulting families, all on the old horse.
ReplyDeleteI say so far because I think Emily is a fabulous natural vaulter, really dynamic, and I'd love to see her work towards a vault final. Maybe a Tsuk 1.5?
Worst-timed injury: Dasha Joura or Lisa Moro?
Lisa Moro. looooved this girl!!! Such a shame she didn't reach her potential. For the record I say bring back compulsories!!!
ReplyDeleteLauren Mitchell or Allana Slater?
Mitchell for sure!
ReplyDeleteMitchell's current floor routine, or her previous one?
Neither.
ReplyDeleteLisa Skinner's Arabian floor routine or Dasha Joura's tango?
Unfair, love them both, calling that one a tie.
ReplyDeleteTeam comp or All Around or Event Finals? What do you like to watch the most or think is moist important?
I like to watch EF the most.
ReplyDeleteBan the step up beam mount in elite comp - yes or no?
Yes, but not by eliminating from the Code, but by making interesting mounts worth the risk.
ReplyDeleteOnodi or Mostepanova -- what do you call the back dive half turn to front walkover on beam?
Onodi (my all-time fav beam skill!!)
ReplyDeleteTeam Romania or team Russia?
Russia.
ReplyDeleteRoll-out skills on floor -- yes or no?
Noo they scare me!
ReplyDeleteHigh bar or uneven bars?
uneven bars.
ReplyDeleteAllowing the lunge following a tumbling run on floor - yes or no?
Yes, if presented artistically.
ReplyDeleteShould we go back to requiring two vaults from all gymnasts -- yes or no?
yes. might place more emphasis on actually coaching vault properly in this country.
ReplyDeletevocals in floor music - yes or no?
Yes but make it a percentage - so not more than 50% of the track to have vocals - just enough to express a point. Not so much that it takes the attention away from the gymnast.
ReplyDeleteAllow specialists at nationals in IDP 10 or only at Jnr and Senior?
Only at jnr and snr levels.
ReplyDeleteIf you were an elite gymnast, would you prefer to be coached by Valeri Luikin or Chow?
Chow.
ReplyDeleteNatural flexibility or natural strength?