Positive coaching when your gymnast is scared of a skill: "Coaching to Overcome Fear (Coaches)" Author:Alison Arnold Ph.D. http://www.headgames.ws/articles-009.html [quote]Gymnastics is a scary sport. But dealing with a fearful gymnast can be even scarier. How do you do it? Whether it is a new skill or a skill a gymnast has competed for years, there are things coaches can do to help their gymnasts work through fear. Humiliation, throwing a gymnast out of workout, and yelling are not tactics teaching your athletes good coping skills. This article (or part one of this series, whatever you think) will explore one of the ways you can help your athletes cope with fear and work through it successfully. [/quote]