So I am in the progress of learning my back handspring for THIRD TIME! Every time I get it I seem to loose it by the lack of practice. Mental blocks are easy to get over, just check out my other blog entry: Battling Mental Blocks. So from a beginner to a beginner here's a few things to know about back handsprings! |
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1. Don't Get Cozy
The worst part about learning a trampoline is that you get too cozy with the ropes and the thought of not getting hurt on this bouncy trampoline. It's always great to get the jist of the back handspring and then start getting spotted on the floor. Once you start on the floor you'll get comfortable with the floor which is good because when tumbling on the football field or basket ball court there's not gonna be a trampoline and ropes.
2. Ask for a Spotter
Spotters are awesome, they give you that sense of protection and extra help when you're not quit there yet, just remember that even if you're in a room with super experienced girls don't be embarrassed or scared to ask for a spotter.
3. Don't Over Throw
When you do an extra long arch it may get you over but you're not gonna land on your feet you'll end up catching yourself with your knees.
4. Power Over Load
If you're doing a round-off back handspring on a mat you have to go from one side of the room to another, over running can cause you to lose your balance and not going over in your bhs you'll just end up falling on your back and probably knock the wind out of yourself.
STEP-BY-STEP BACK HANDSPRING
1. Bring your legs and feet together, your knees together and your arms in front of you.
2. Bend your knees toward a position like you are sitting in a chair, with your bottom approaching parallel to the floor, not letting your knees lean over your ankles!
3. Begin to rise quickly, bringing the arms forward and swinging them upward, going into a seal position as you lean backwards
2. Bend your knees toward a position like you are sitting in a chair, with your bottom approaching parallel to the floor, not letting your knees lean over your ankles!
3. Begin to rise quickly, bringing the arms forward and swinging them upward, going into a seal position as you lean backwards
4. Try not to undercut (this means don't arch your back too much) your back as you thrust back
5. Reach for the floor as you arch over
6. Keep your hands either straight-forward or turned in slightly
7. Continue by swinging your legs and feet over and snapping them down firmly toward the floor
8. Land with feet together.
Love,
A Cheerleader
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