How to stick a full turn on beam?

Don't expect a magic fix in 2 weeks. Full turns mess up many people, including girls who compete all the way to college and above. Sometimes it's the simple skills like a full turn that turns a first place routine into 5th :-/

Some tips:

Turn in front of a mirror.

Turn by swinging your leg and pulling it in, not by turning your hips or forcing the turn.

Work 1/2 turn increments, on point. Can you do a half turn on the beam and stay on your toes? If not, tada - start working on this. It's a major problem.

Push to point on the turn, not before.

Your arms should help make your shoulders square. Relax your shoulders (don't shrug!), elbows slightly bent, hands even with your collar bone. (You are looking in the mirror, right?)

Shoulders should be square (you are looking in the mirror, right?)

Leg position is dependent on your level. If you are level 4 (or 5, I forget now a days), you should be pulling your turn leg in to your foot by your ankle. Above that, it's artistry (ask your coach).

Last bits are general balance tips.

Find the end of the beam with your eyes. It really does help to see it.

If you feel that you are falling or off balance, bend your knees. Sounds counter to what your body is telling you, but it works. Promise :) (note, don't bend your knee while turning. That's really really bad!)

As for the toe getting caught thing.. that will go away with confidence. You're too focused on falling, so you are probably spreading your toes to help stay on the beam.

Also, ask your coach for drills. There is a ton you can do at home. Posture, body alignment, and so much more that falls in the realm of ballet. If your coach knows any of the basic positions, or you do ballet at your gym, it's all the same stuff.

Oh yea. Practice. That helps a lot ;)

Keep up the good work, and good luck! :)