{"id":2379,"date":"2022-10-30T08:18:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T08:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/?p=2379"},"modified":"2023-10-03T12:56:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T12:56:15","slug":"level-5-gymnastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/level-5-gymnastics\/","title":{"rendered":"Level 5 Gymnastics: Essential Skills, Requirements, and Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Level 5 is an exciting time for gymnasts because passing <a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/level-4-gymnastics\/\">level 4 gymnastics<\/a> is a big step and by this point you&#8217;ve learnt a lot of important gymnastics skills and really pushed yourself to push past some difficult challenges in your gymnastics journey.  At level 5 you&#8217;ll keep improving on existing skills with higher difficult and more precision needed. Some of the important new skills you&#8217;ll learn for the first time at level 5 are the long hang pullover,  back salto tuck dismount and front handspring step outs. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some of the level 5 skills you&#8217;ll learn. You can begin working towards level 5 at 7 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gymnastics level 5 Skills list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here is a list of some of the gymnastics skills you&#8217;ll need to practice and perform to be able to pass level 5 gymnastics. Many of these skills you will already know so make sure to speak to your coach and begin to find ways to improve your form, whether this is through core exercises at home or a change in the technique you are using with each skill. Click on any highlighted skill to read more about that skill and learn some tips to help you master it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Front handspring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front walkover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backwards roll into a 3\/4 handstand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split jump to 150 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sissone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horizontal scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>back tuck dismount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/how-to-do-a-cartwheel\/\">Cartwheel <\/a><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">and stretch jump.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Walkover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flic Flac step out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/1 turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front handspring step out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cartwheel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back extension roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward roll to handstand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight jump 1\/1 turn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward passe hop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side chasse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass hope turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward Chasse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight leg leap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch leap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straddle jump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward split<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roundoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/best-back-handspring-trainer\/\">Backhandspring<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back salto tucked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flic-Flac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glide kip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cast above horizontal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear hip circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward sole circle to clear support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward stalder to clear support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squat on, pike on or sole circle transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long hang <a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/what-is-a-gymnastics-kip\/\">kip<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long hang pullover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underswing and counter swing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flyaway dismount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gymnastics level 5 Beam Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Front support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front walkover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backwards roll into a 3\/4 handstand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split jump to 150 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sissone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horizontal scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>back tuck dismount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/how-to-do-a-cartwheel\/\">Cartwheel <\/a><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">and stretch jump.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Walkover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flic Flac step out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/1 turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gymnastics level 5 floor requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are a few choices for which floor skills you would like to perform at level 5. The main decision you will need to make is whether to add the front tuck salto, aerial cartwheel or aerial walkover into your level 5 floor routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Front handspring step out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cartwheel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back extension roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward roll to handstand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight jump 1\/1 turn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward passe hop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side chasse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass hope turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward Chasse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straight leg leap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch leap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straddle jump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward split<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roundoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/best-back-handspring-trainer\/\">Backhandspring<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back salto tucked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flic-Flac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Gymnastics level 5 floor routine deductions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here are some of the common deductions judges remove when scoring your level 5 floor routine. Be sure to focus on your form,. the positioning of your body parts during a floor routine are really important and you can lose the most points for bad positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Positioning your head, legs, arms or feet incorrectly\u2013 up to 0.30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choreography , quality of movement, focus, expression and emotion \u2013 up to 0.30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhythm \u2013 deduction of up to 0.20. This dedication is made when you don&#8217;t time your movements to fit in with the music you have chosen. Your routine should also end in timing with the music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posture: up to 0.30. Posture is really important with all gymnastics skills but especially with the floor routine where there are a lot of different movements between and during the performance of different skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not doing High releve when indicated in a routine: up to 0.20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mistakes with Footwork \u2013 up to 0.30. Be sure to keep your toes pointed for any aerial moves and follow the instructions carefully with other skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gymnastics level 5 bar requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At level 5 the requirements for bar skills are much higher than at level 4. You really need to improve your form, keeping your arms and <a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/gymnast-legs\/\">legs<\/a> straight while holding the correct body position throughout each skill. Deductions at level 5 are stricter meaning you can lose more points than for the same skills at level 4, for small errors in posture and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/what-is-a-gymnastics-kip\/\">Glide kip<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cast above horizontal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear hip circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward sole circle to clear support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backward stalder to clear support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squat on, pike on or sole circle transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long hang <a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/what-is-a-gymnastics-kip\/\">kip<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long hang pullover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underswing and counter swing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flyaway dismount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gymnastics level 5 vault requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Level 5 vault is all about showing how well you can perform the front handspring over the vault. At gymnastics level 3 part of your score comes from how well you run. A powerful run is important at all vault levels but at level 5 to get the highest possible score and not receive deductions you really need to think about how well you can keep your body tight and straight as soon as you spring up off the <a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/gymnastics-springboard\/\">spring board<\/a>.  Height and distance are important and lead to the biggest deductions at level 5 vault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Front Handspring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What age should a level 5 gymnast be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can start practising and training for level 5 as soon as your coach thinks you have the skill, strength and flexibility to be able to perform the skills. You won&#8217;t be able to compete at level 5 competitions until you are at least 7 years old which is the same age requirement for levels 4-7 . Most gymnasts don&#8217;t compete at level 5 until they are 10 or 11 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I improve my form for level 5 gymnastics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Improving form for level 5 gymnastics involves working closely with a coach to identify areas of weakness and focus on targeted exercises. Core strength exercises, flexibility training, and refining technique are all essential components of improving form. Practice, dedication, and persistence are key to mastering the skills required for level 5 gymnastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I expect from level 5 gymnastics competitions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Level 5 gymnastics competitions are more demanding than level 4, with stricter scoring and deductions for errors in posture and technique. Athletes must demonstrate a higher level of proficiency and mastery of skills across all apparatuses. It&#8217;s crucial to remain focused and dedicated to continuous improvement, as level 5 is a significant stepping stone to more advanced gymnastics levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Gymnastics level 5 final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Many gymnasts don&#8217;t make it to level 5 and those that do often have strong gymnastics foundations that will lead them up beyond level 5 to compete at much higher levels. At level 5 many of the skills are the same as level 4 but you really need to improve your form and strength to hold the different body positions throughout each skill you perform while competing. With an age requirements of 7 years old you can start level 5 at a young age, but gymnasts don&#8217;t usually start level 5 until they are older than 10 years old because there are a lot of skills to master to reach this advanced gymnastics level and competing at level 5 isn&#8217;t easy.  Well done when you complete level 5, you can move onto level 6 and learn some more fun skills on your journey towards <a href=\"https:\/\/justifyingfun.com\/what-comes-after-level-10-gymnastics\/\">gymnastics level 10 and beyond<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Level 5 is an exciting time for gymnasts because passing level 4 gymnastics is a big step and by this point you&#8217;ve learnt a lot of important gymnastics skills and really pushed yourself to push past some difficult challenges in your gymnastics journey. 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