"Today, we are doing a skill that requires flexibility and strength. Does anyone know what it is? Gymnastics!!" Coach Billy roared the last part without giving a chance for anyone to answer. He Sorted us into groups and put us into different levels. I was doing the balance beam. I had to do a standing back tick over it without falling. First, it was Carly who failed miserably. Then came Chloe who was part of Carly's posse. She tripped on her tuck and fell face flat on the mat. Next was Catnis. She did it perfectly and did a extra flip earning her a free spot on the elite cheer team, (Thanks to coach's assistant and cheer team coach Miss K.) A few mutters from Carly and her posse, and the rest of the class to burst into applause. Then it was Maddie's turn. She did a perfect back tuck and did a extra cartwheel. She got another applause and a spot on elite team. I waited for five more kids before it was my turn. I couldn't help but realise that Carly had gotten really close to one of the legs on the balance beam. I decided to start with a Ariel. The moment I landed, i felt a jolt and realised Carly had pushed it. I ignored it and went off to finish my back tuck. Then half way through, the beam gave a much stronger jolt and I screamed as I fell. But I didn't touch the ground.
