Gymnastics Skills and Techniques Assessment

Coach Brandon from Elite Cheer guides athletes through a series of exercises designed for level 1 and 1.5 athletes. The video covers a range of skills including lunges, teeter-totters, handstands, cartwheels, round offs, bridge kickovers, and sit throw jumps. Each exercise is demonstrated by Smiley, an experienced athlete, with detailed instructions and tips for proper form and progression. The video emphasizes core strength, balance, and technique, providing both basic and advanced variations to accommodate different skill levels.

What is the primary focus of the initial lunges exercise?

• Improving speed

• Enhancing flexibility

• Correcting form and balance

• Increasing strength

In the advanced teeter-totter exercise, what is the main goal?

• To increase speed

• To reach a full handstand

• To perform a backflip

• To improve flexibility

What should be avoided during the handstand walks against the wall?

• Maintaining core tension

• Bending elbows

• Keeping feet together

• Keeping legs straight

What is the key focus when transitioning to a one-arm cartwheel?

• Jumping higher

• Using the weaker arm

• Increasing speed

• Maintaining a straight line

During a round off, what indicates correct form?

• Feet landing separately

• Arms bent

• Feet landing together

• Head sticking out

What is the purpose of handstand shrugs?

• To increase jumping height

• To enhance shoulder flexibility

• To strengthen core muscles

• To improve leg strength

What is the goal of the bridge kickover exercise?

• To increase speed

• To improve balance

• To kick over with straight legs

• To perform a backflip

What is the main benefit of the in and outs exercise?

• Improving balance

• Improving speed

• Enhancing range of motion

• Increasing strength

What should be the focus during sit throw jumps?

• Jumping with arms down

• Jumping as long as possible

• Jumping as high as possible

• Jumping with bent knees

What is the purpose of the front limber exercise?

• To prepare for backhandsprings

• To improve speed

• To increase strength

• To enhance flexibility