Caroline took a deep breath, her nerves bubbling beneath the surface. “Actually, could you give me some tips on how to balance properly?” she asked, her voice steadier than she felt.
Mia beamed in response, her enthusiasm infectious. “Absolutely! The key is keeping your core tight and looking straight ahead. Here, let me show you.” She hopped onto the beam, demonstrating a few graceful steps before executing a perfect split jump. The other girls clapped, and Caroline felt a spark of admiration mixed with excitement.
With Mia guiding her, Caroline stepped onto the beam, wobbling slightly at first. “Remember to find your center!” Mia encouraged. Slowly, Caroline focused on her breathing as her friends cheered her on. With each tentative step, she felt a newfound surge of confidence growing within her.
As she neared the end of the beam, Caroline realized she could either attempt a simple dismount or ask for more tips to try the split jump like Mia.
