The Young Gymnast

by Joan Jackman

This photographic step-by-step guide to gymnastics, aims to inspire young gymnasts to try some new routines of this demanding and popular sport. It starts by explaining the techniques and disciplines of floorwork. Then, as each page builds on the one before, it goes on to cover the use of vaults, beams and bars. There are also special sections on style and composing sequences. A foreword is included, by 1993 World Champion, Shannon Miller.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports

Hardcover

First published March 15, 1995

Reviews

[T · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that this book gave a good idea of what gymnastics is about. It would be a good start for somebody who wants to get into the sport at an older age, but there is not much insight for those who already do gymnastics.