Gymnastics Skills Quiz

Which gymnastics skill is considered the #1 most important to learn/improve?

• Bridge

• Handstand

• Scale

• Cartwheel

Which skill is great for working on balance and can be practiced on the floor, mat, or low beam?

• Split Jump

• Leaps

• Straight Jump

• Scale

What is the goal when practicing a handstand?

• To get good height off the ground

• To have straight legs and pointed feet

• To have a nice, tight body position

• To push through your shoulders for a nice stretch

Which skill is used in most beam routines and can be practiced at home?

• Squat Turn

• Handstand

• Straight Jump

• Pivot Turn

What is important in many gymnastics skills, especially if you are trying to learn a backhandspring?

• Shoulder flexibility

• Leg strength

• Core stability

• Arm power

Which skill is introduced in Level 4 and is also in Level 5 Compulsory Beam Routines?

• Straight Jump

• Split Jump

• Scale

• Squat Turn

What is the key to a successful pivot turn in gymnastics?

• Having a relaxed body position

• Using a low beam for practice

• Being completely tight with no wobbles

• Bobbling during the turn

Which skill is important for tumbling skills on beam and floor, jumps on beam and floor, and off of the springboard for vault?

• Split Jump

• Scale

• Leaps

• Straight Jump

What is the purpose of practicing scales in gymnastics?

• To improve shoulder flexibility

• To enhance arm power

• To work on balance

• To increase leg strength

Which skill is used in most floor and beam routines and requires good height off the ground?

• Bridge

• Pivot Turn

• 1/2 or Full Turns

• Cartwheel