Taylor McClendon

Taylor's Regional Congress Sessions

Region 8 - Friday
11:15am - 12:15pm
Jasper DEFG (Live)
Flyaways and Level 5-7 Dismounts
Region 8 Friday Women Coaching
Presenter(s): Taylor McClendon
Session Summary

Looking at the cause and effect relationships of the Tap Swing Shaping, Timing and Aggression and its direct correlation to the Flyaway’s Release, Flight & Rotation. This Live Hall will incorporate several beginner, intermediate and advanced drills/spotting that are both independent of the athlete and of the assistance of the coach. The intent of this presentation is to help reveal or sharpen the technicalities behind the desired motions of a flyaway.

Region 8 - Sunday
8:30 - 9:30am
Amethyst I
The Mechanics of Front Tumbling: From Front Handspring to Front Layout
Region 8 Sunday Women Coaching
Presenter(s): Taylor McClendon
Session Summary

Taking an in-depth approach at lower level basics that feed into the advanced lead-up’s of strong, accelerated forward tumbling. Understanding the intentional technique necessary in developing an aggressive and tight front tumbler in order to connect several elements in conjunction on different tumbling surfaces.