My Book of Gymnastics

Description

Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians. Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians. Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down some of the complicated moves used in gymnastics routines, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, the pommel horse, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with gymnastics.

Vincent Walduck coaches gymnastics both in the UK and internationally, and he has coached the England or GB team at many World, European, and Commonwealth Games events. His club, Heathrow Gymnastics Club, has been one of the leading gymnastics clubs for more than 30 years.