handspring

warning- Its 22 minutes long so if you have a short attention span it might not be for you, but after coaching gymnastics and tumbling for 10 years I had a lot to say about this skill... hope you guys like it :]

Are there any level restrictions on running tumbling passes that include a handspring to knees? Obviously the pass would need to end in what is considered legal for the level, but is the "handspring to knees, handspring out" legal in level 2+? How about specifically level 4? It can be seen at...

Hi guys, I'm currently working on front handsrings with some of my girls for a transition section of our routine. One of our tumblers is leaving her hand behind and twisting to land sideways. I was wondering if anyone had any tips to help us out. Thanks in advance!

So I have A LOT of power in my tumbling. The rebound I can get from a roundoff backhandspring is so high and I have the potential to have a really high tuck. However, I'm kind of scared of my power and I don't use my rebound to tuck in my roundoff handspring tuck even when I'm getting spotted...

I'll be starting up tumbling in few weeks, maybe a month again and need some excersises to get me stronger everywhere!!! Although I'm not too concerned with legs ( Just finished Track), I defienetly need some excersises to keep those in tip top shape. I want to get stronger so I can learn...

Okay so i am able to throw a standing back handspring by myself but it isnt pretty i land in a pike position. Its because i bend my arms when throwing but i dont know how to prevent this... Is it because im swinging my arms far from my ears?? Please give me tips or exercises that could help my...

I am on a level 3 team working on getting my round-off bhs tuck, and I was just curious how long did it take you to get your running tuck?

So branching off the other thread, I was just wonder how long it took everyone to learn their back handspring? I feel like a back handspring is kind of like a hump. A lot of cheerleaders don't make it past that hump. And as someone who struggled with tumbling, nothing is cooler to me than...

Hey there!!! I'm wondering...how old were you when you threw your first back handspring? How about your first full, etc? What happened when it finally "clicked" for you? Did anything actually have to happen, or did you just get it one day? I'm just curious! Thanks!