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AIBU to find women's gymnastics ungainly?

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obieone Tue 09-Aug-16 23:20:35

I think I agree.
False, and just a means to get from A to B.

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Jalima Tue 09-Aug-16 23:15:19

sorry, I do realise it was a sensible and serious question.

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Jalima Tue 09-Aug-16 23:13:50

Certainly, the last time I tried a cartwheel I landed in an ungainly heap.
The DGD thought it was very funny.

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gettingonabit Tue 09-Aug-16 23:07:46

Much as I love the gymnastics, I think I have to agree. The movement is spiky and awkward, especially on the beam.

I think this started when gymnastics became more acrobatic....these days it's more about tumbling and less about elegance.

I think, overall, the Russians are more elegant. They are more "classical" in their approach, apparently.

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DaphneBroon Tue 09-Aug-16 22:10:39

I think I am talking about the floor exercises, but outside of the amazing cartwheels, tumbling, backflips and somersaults, the posturing and pseudo dancing in between moves is, to me, really awkward and ungainly. Sticking out hips, spiky arms, insincere grimaces grins, weird ups and downs on and off the floor and NOTHING like dancing. confusedNot knocking their skill, but graceful it isn't.

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