acrobatlegend Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hey guys, I am in the process of searching around for some literature on tumbling to improve my own technique and my coaching and I was wondering what you guys have read or recommend. I was thinking of buying this: "Championship Gymnastics: Biomechanical Techniques for Shaping Winners" http://www.amazon.com/Championship-Gymnastics-Biomechanical-Techniques-Shaping/dp/0964195291 (err hope this link is working it is sending me to a wrong site...) The reviews look good online and the pictures look really awesome. But it is pricey! So I wanted to check with you guys if this book or something else may be a better choice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Burnham Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That book is good at teaching correct body positions and how to generate force. It is focused on women but is good for tumbling. It is not a book of progressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Karen Goeller has a few mini books on tymbling at gymnasticsstuff.com best looking for videos. way more stuff out there at gymsmarts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Venus Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Learning at a gym under supervision of a coach is better than reading any book. I thought reading Championship Gymnastics book was gonna help me loads but it doesn't. I reckon it'll only help once you have a shit load of gymnastic experience under your belt. The book won't help much for total beginners. Reading Rik Feeney's Back Handsprings: The Secret Techniques helped me a bit but like I said, learning from a gym class is better than reading any book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 that book, sailor is mainly for coaches; not enthusiasts good coaching, even a fee private lessons is much more worthwhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrobatlegend Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 that book, sailor is mainly for coaches; not enthusiasts good coaching, even a fee private lessons is much more worthwhile I am a gymnastics coach... AND an enthusiast = )I am looking to both get better at coaching and better myself. Looks like this is the right book to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Many of these books look very interesting! When I have more money, I should purchase a few! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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