Gymnasts Love the Balance Beam
Gymnasts who perform on the balance beam are performing on one of the most popular pieces of equipment used in gymnastics. Routines on the beam are performed by women and in some cases men, but not on the professional level. The beam must satisfy certain regulations in order for it to be used. Today’s beams are made out of suede or leather. To compete on a balance beam the gymnast can wear special beam shoes or she can go barefoot. The coach is not allowed to bother a gymnast once she has started her routine. If a gymnast falls she has ten seconds to jump back on the beam and continue with her routine. The beam routine should be no more than 1:30 under FIG guidelines.
admin @ May 30, 2008
