How Do You Use A Balance Beam?
For gymnastics, one of the most challenging events is balance beam performance. Mastering the use of a balance beam involves more than developing balance; you need to strengthen your body through exercise and increase your flexibility. You also need to learn some dance skills to make your moves on the balance beam seamless and artistic. Learning how to use a balance beam is a process that involves time, commitment, practice and dedication. Put on the leotard and beam shoes or remain barefoot. Start your balance beam mastership at floor level; set up the 6-foot Stick It on a carpeted floor by sticking the strip the floor. Practice your beginning balance beam exercises on the strip until you perform them flawlessly. Practice beam moves with beam shoes on and with beam shoes off to grow familiar with how both options feel. Practice every new balance beam move on the Stick It pad first, then move up to the 1.25m-by-5m-by-10cm padded low balance beam. Move up to the 12-inch high balance bea
