Gold Medal Gymnastics Drills Vol. 3 Floor Exercise

This comprehensive gymnastics program, Volume 3 of a four-part series led by Olympic champion Amanda Borden, dives deep into mastering the floor exercise. Designed for coaches, parents, and gymnasts of all levels, this course offers progressive drills to build strength, technique, and confidence.

What You'll Learn:

• Floor Complex: Develop the skills needed for advanced floor routines.
• Back Extension Roll: Master this foundational element for floor routines.
• Front Limber: Improve flexibility and prepare for tumbling skills.
• Round Offs: Build a solid foundation for more complex skills.
• Back Handsprings: Learn proper technique for safe and effective back handsprings.
• Flipping: Progress through various flipping skills with expert guidance.
• Tumbling Drills: Enhance tumbling abilities with targeted drills.
• Twisting: Develop twisting skills for dynamic floor routines.
• Front Tumbling: Master a range of front tumbling passes.

About Amanda Borden:

Learn from the best! Amanda Borden was a pivotal member of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team that won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics – the first U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team to achieve this historic feat. A six-year veteran of the US Women’s National Team, Amanda has competed in numerous World Championships and earned accolades including Pan-American double Gold Medalist and 1995 USAG Sportswoman of the Year. In 2004, she founded the renowned Gold Medal Gymnastics Academy in Arizona, with a second location in Chandler. Amanda is also a respected gymnastics and cheerleading commentator for major networks like CBS Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN, and NBC. A distinguished member of both the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame and the US Olympic Hall of Fame, Amanda brings unparalleled expertise to this program.

Understanding Floor Exercise (FX):

The floor exercise (FX) is a key event in gymnastics for both men and women. Performed on a spring floor to maximize bounce and minimize injury risk, the women's floor routine is a dynamic performance set to music, typically lasting 70-90 seconds. Introduced as an individual Olympic medal sport for women in 1952 and men in 1936, the floor exercise showcases athleticism, artistry, and technical skill. This program provides the tools to excel in this exciting event.