How is the apparatus training going on during the training camp in the Academy? Coach Zlata Tulubaeva explains

Academy coach, USSR Master of Sports Zlata Tulubaeva told us about the apparatus practice at the training camp in the Academy:

"First of all it is the apparatus base. Children come to us, in principle, prepared, who have skills. I give more interesting things on mastery, also on throws, catches — the whole base that concerns the apparatus. I try to give something new every day. So that they leave with a big trunk of knowledge and so that it will be useful to them."

The athletes worked with the ribbon at a workout. The specialist shared with us, what the training session with this apparatus comprised for the girls of different age:

"The ribbon is a very complex object. Very beautiful, but complicated. Separately, for little ones, the most basic things are given — these are spirals, snakes and circles. And for adults — already risks, and complicated throws, and complicated catches."

She also noted that coaches that brought in their gymnasts also watch the process and adopt experience:

"We show elements, catches, skills that are rare. They are interested in it. They write information down, ask questions, and I try to make it interesting so that they can use it later."

The training camp in the Academy will last until January 26.