Stik It! a meetcritique blog
helping you make sense of gymnastics scoring.
The Video Judging Revolution
Before COVID judging gymnastics over video or zoom was not even a thing. Prior to the pandemic, analyzing a routine and pointing out a gymnast’s mistakes may have been a common teaching technique, but coaches primarily used pictures or screenshots to look at body shapes and angles or amplitudes of skills.
Angles, Angles, Angles
Have you ever noticed where the judges sit during a meet? We try to place ourselves in the best position to see as much of the routine directly in front of us as possible. And there is a good reason for that. Things can look very different when viewed from different angles.
Judge’s Corner: 5 Tips for the New Season
Can't believe #meetseason is here! In the first in a (hopefully) ongoing series, a meetcritique judge is offering their 5 Pre-season reminders. 1. Scores are not everything Gymnastics is a sport of perfection and as a result, it is heavily score-driven. It is very...
World Gymnastics Association (WGA) Partners with meetcritique for the Highly Anticipated WGA Men’s Gymnastics Cash Cup 2
August 21, 2023 — The World Gymnastics Association (WGA) and meetcritique are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership for the upcoming WGA Men's Gymnastics Cash Cup 2. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in revolutionizing the world of men's...
meetcritique: a cost-benefit analysis
Newsflash: gymnastics - maybe more than any other youth sport - is EXPENSIVE. A Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a systematic approach to evaluate the potential costs and benefits of a decision or project. It is used to determine whether the benefits of a proposed...
Can Video Feedback Help Gymnasts Improve?
Video training can be a very effective tool for athletes in a variety of sports. By watching videos of their own performances or those of other athletes, they can learn new techniques, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and make adjustments to their own technique.