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'''Mats''' are used for safety in [[gymnastics]], and in training new skills. They are usually a piece of foam ranging from 4-28 inches thick, covered in a plastic lining. The foam can be relatively hard or very soft. |
'''Mats''' are used for safety in [[gymnastics]], and in training new skills. They are usually a piece of foam ranging from 4-28 inches thick, covered in a plastic lining. The foam can be relatively hard or very soft. Mats can be used when doing routines in competition, although, a deduction will occur. |
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Landing mats are usually blue, but can also be almost any other color. |
Landing mats are usually blue, but can also be almost any other color. Mats come in a range of sizes, from very small mats used on the beam, to very large mats, used in the foam pits. |
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Revision as of 02:49, 31 July 2005
Mats are used for safety in gymnastics, and in training new skills. They are usually a piece of foam ranging from 4-28 inches thick, covered in a plastic lining. The foam can be relatively hard or very soft. Mats can be used when doing routines in competition, although, a deduction will occur. Landing mats are usually blue, but can also be almost any other color. Mats come in a range of sizes, from very small mats used on the beam, to very large mats, used in the foam pits.
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