Factors that Decide Which Level is best for a Gymnast

​Gymnasts have designated level they can work for. The best stage of training is where the player becomes the most successful.

It is not for you or your parents to decide what level of gymnastics you can nicely draw on. Coaches are the ones who can help you find the spot that is just right. But they do not just pick a level you like; they’re looking for a few positive pointers.

Important Things to Consider

Scores – There are certain scores such as mobility scores and rules a gymnast must be able to meet. If kids do have positive scores in their gymnastics test, they are placed in a room of the same scores.

Age and Ability – While age and ability is not a big factor as competition is not based on others, there are times a coach consider these when deciding which level is best for young kids. Sometimes, a gymnast with a team or of the same age may work better.

Confidence – The confidence of a gymnast is vital. Kids should have belief in their self and abilities. Confidence can also help them get up in the middle of failure. Confidence plus positive coaching equals a high level of improvement.

Physical and Mental Readiness

​Physical – When a child enters gymnastics, he/she is physically challenged. There are challenges in every level the kid needs to be physically ready to learn and survive.

Gymnasts should have the required:

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Skill

Learning gymnastics is best acquired through strength, flexibility and a series of skill progressions.
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Mental – Mental readiness is another important thing. Sometimes, young gymnasts are physically ready to welcome new exercises but their mind is having a hard time to catch up. 

​Here is how to become mentally ready:

• Learn to focus for an extended period of time.
• Understand technical corrections.
• Communicate.
• Overcome obstacles.

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Being physically ready is not enough if you are not mentally prepared. If you want to level up, these pointers might help.