TRAINING CYCLE

( The Preparatory Phase )

1. Appoint a Captain
2. Individual and team requirements for the season
3. Training Schedule
4 Schedule and rules of competition
5 Selection of Individual Exercise material according to difficulties in all events
6. Endurance training, Continuous tumbling and Vaulting
7 Strength and Flexibility training
8 Working on selected dismounts on each event . Spotting is given as needed.
9 Combination of 2 to 4 elements with dismount
10 Special attention is given to continuous strength, flexibility and endurance development after each training session.

( The Practice Phase )

1. Establish exercises according to abilities of your gymnasts. Goal, to achieve the maximum potential score.
2. Repetition of exercise 3 -5 times through continuous error reduction of each attempt made by the gymnast.
3. Continuous development of strength, flexibility , and endurance as outlined on individual basis.
4. Establish the process of mental training on individual basis.

( The Competition Phase )

1. Training under simulated competitions. Scoring each performance by the coach, followed by immediate evaluation by the coach and the team
2. One day before competition occupy team with light exercises to relax both nerve and muscles.
3. Mental training before each competition through discussion of technical pointers and tactical decisions made by the team and individuals.
4. Psychological preparation for competition on increasing the level of motivation and will power to allow every gymnast to concentrate on every element of his/her exercise.