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But like I have said before, the INJURIES will NOT change, this is why I say whoever did this doesn't know tumbling. Tumbling injuries are those who are learning fulls/doubles, NOT whip-skills. And if the CURRENT system in credentialing doesn't require coaches to demonstrate the knowledge to teach these skills then what's the point? It's a bandaid, injuries will INCREASE bc now people think they are "closer". And as I said before, what's the point of having these meetings if decisions are going to be made anyway. I have been to these meetings and when things like this were brought up they were shot down quickly.It's not that they don't know tumbling, its that they know the lack of qualified tumbling instructors out there.
What is easier to do - require teams have certified tumbling instructors that pass a rigorous exam, or help eliminate the problem? For right now, its easier to remove the skills until they can figure out a way for everyone to be trained properly.