How to Teach a Handstand in Gymnastics
- 1). Remove all jewelry.
- 2). Remove socks and shoes.
- 3). Tie your hair back tightly from your face.
- 4). Stand on mat and make sure spotter is ready to assist you.
- 5). Stand in lunge position. This is achieved by stepping the right leg forward and bending the knee at 90 degrees; back leg stays straight.
- 6). Raise arms in the air with hands outstretched. Make sure elbows are straight and very close to your head.
- 7). Stand up tall and suck in your stomach.
- 8). Slowly lean forward and put your hands on the mat, kick your back leg upward and follow by kicking your right leg upward. Do this all in one motion, making sure your entire body is straight---do not bend at your hip.
- 9). Once you are in handstand position, squeeze your entire body tight---this will help to balance you.
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Put your head in line with your body and point your toes to the ceiling. If you have trouble keeping your balance, your spotter will be there to hold your legs in the air while you perfect your body position. - 11
Count to three slowly, then bring your back leg down to the floor and stand back in lunge position.