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Welcome to the gym section of Yoursportplanner. The right workouts, exercises, dedication and fun are the key to success. We currently offer 111 gymnastics exercises. All created by gymnastics trainers.

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  • Three in a row game

    Execution
    • Create a field with 9 squares using cones.
    • Divide the group into 2 teams.
    • Each team receives 3 bibs.
    • Teams attempt to place three bibs in a row.
    • Once all bibs are placed, the next player may move one bib at a time.
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  • Fort knox game

    Game Description
    • There is one tagger, and the rest of the players try to grab the elastics and eventually the tennis ball along two sides of the square.
    • If the tagger tags you, you must put the elastic back and try again.
    Variations
    • Make the game more difficult or easier by, for example, removing the person who is tagged from the game or by making the square larger.
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  • Junior warm-up

    Preparation
    • Use half of the field.
    • Place cones on the baseline with a tennis ball on top.
    • Place an equal number of cones at the net.
    Execution
    • Have the players run with the tennis ball to the opposite cone.
    • Place the ball on the cone there for 2 seconds.
    • Pick up the ball again and run back to the starting cone.
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  • Noughts and crosses game

    Execution
    • Place 9 hoops on the ground in a square formation.
    • Divide the team into 2 groups.
    • Have the groups start a few metres away from the square.
    • Give each group 3 markers.
    • The children run to the hoops and place a marker in one of the hoops to achieve three in a row.
    • Once all markers are placed, the children must move the markers to still achieve three in a row.
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  • Target throwing from a distance

    Execution
    • Place a container of balls on the baseline.
    • The players start with a ball in hand.
    • They run to the two cones closest to the net.
    • From there, they attempt to throw the ball into the bucket.
    • If they succeed, they run back to the ball container for a new ball.
    • They run to the two cones in the middle and try again to throw the ball into the bucket.
    • If they fail, they run back to the ball container for a new ball and try again at the same level.
    • The first person to complete all three levels wins.
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  • Chain tag game

    Game Description
    • Begin with one designated tagger.
    • Other players have a few seconds to run away.
    • When the tagger touches someone, they hold each other's hands and form a joint tagger.
    • When a chain of four taggers is formed, it splits into pairs.
    • The game continues until only taggers remain.
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  • Warm-up circle

    Formation
    • Position all players around the centre circle.
    • One player stands in the middle as the tagger.
    Execution
    • Everyone can decide for themselves when to run to the other side.
    • Try to run to the other side without being tagged by the tagger.
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  • Warm-up with swiss ball

    Starting Formation:
    • Each player receives a number.
    • Swiss ball is placed in the centre.
    • Players form a circle around the Swiss ball.
    Execution:
    • Players move around the ball, either sideways or forwards-backwards.
    • When a number is called, the respective player responds, takes the ball, and throws it at the players who have moved away.
    Addition:
    • The player who is hit takes the Swiss ball and tries to hit another player.
    Coach Notes:
    • Move around the circle.
    • Respond to changes in direction.
    • Improve movement and focus.
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  • Ribbon chase

    Game Description
    • Choose 2 taggers.
    • Give 3 runners a ribbon that they must hold in their hand.
    • The taggers must collect all the ribbons by tagging runners who have a ribbon.
    • If a runner is tagged, they must sit on the bench.
    • The rule on the bench is: 3 is too many.
    • If there are 3 runners on the bench, the first one may rejoin the game.
    • Runners may pass ribbons to other runners to prevent the taggers from getting them.
    Execution
    • The instructor starts the time with a stopwatch.
    • The game ends when all ribbons are collected by the taggers.
    • The taggers who collect all the ribbons the fastest win.
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  • Palm spin activity

    Setup
    • Place 2 vaulting boxes against a wall.
    • Have the students form 2 lines, each at a vaulting box.
    • At one vaulting box, the teacher provides assistance, while at the other, students attempt the exercise independently.
    • Students may choose their position and switch during the lesson.
    • Right-handed students stand on the left side, and left-handed students stand on the right side of the vaulting box.
    Execution
    • Grasp the edge at the front in the middle of the vaulting box with your hand.
    • The thumb should point to the other side of the vaulting box.
    • Push off and try to reach as far as possible on the vaulting box.
    • The goal is to rotate over the vaulting box, supporting yourself with your hand/arm, and land back on the mat.
    • Use hands and feet against the wall to reach the other side of the vaulting box.
    • Ensure the vaulting box is not too high and adjust the height if necessary.
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