How do i improve my back handsprings?
Alright don’t worry about getting hurt and get into the zone. Here is all you need to know about back handsprings. 1. The landing: * Attempt up hill or using a cheese mat until you master proper landing technique and move to the floor or grass. * Push off hard from your hands (Block) by using your shoulder muscles to propel you to a standing position. (do not bend your arms) * Bring your feet back underneath you without pike-ing. The better your block, the easier this will be. * If you are still having problems standing up correctly on the landing you may need to swing harder and put more power into the beginning of your back handspring. * Don’t squat low to the ground when you take off or land. 2. Keeping your arms straight: * Swing your arms close to your body instead of out to the side, this will keep your arms closer together (by your ears). * Watch your thumbs as you go back. * Lock your arms, but don’t lock them fully straight. This can seriously damage your elbows. Lock them at
