Izzy, I have a few pointers I can give you as well as a couple of camps in the NE US so I hope with your interest and dedication you can succeed. One camp in the Poconos: http://www.internationalgymnastics
Jacob- That is hard for me to answer without working with you for a little while. If you have a coach at the gym you're attending, It is a fair question to ask. You need to gain skills to compete against
This is easy to answer. YOU GO GIRL!!! Do this. Work on strength and conditioning now. Go to your gymnastics's gym and ask for a session on basic conditioning and beginning skills. Tell them your intention
Peter- You seem to be on the right track. You will need to work on your pike flexibility while stretching on the floor. If you can put your chest against your knees and hold your feet with your hands
Sum- These are fairly common errors for someone who is new to the event. You will need to do a lot of leg cut work to gain strength in your arms and hip flexors to achieve a better result. You will

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