Closed Shoulders In Bhs

[BCAKT]

Any tips to help an athlete open her shoulders during her bhs. We've been working on her back and shoulder flexibility (as it's lacking a little). But are there any drills that can help her? She was taught her BHS by another program, and I'm not trying to fix her bad habits.

 

[beth379]

I used to always do this and what helped me was to stand and start with my arms at my sides, move them all the way up by my ears and behind as much as possible, and then back down by my side as quickly possible. Have her do this about 10-20 times and it should get her used to opening her shoulders. Also, have her do her bridge against a wall and push all the way through until her shoulders touch the wall every practice before she starts her back handsprings until she doesn't have the problem anymore.

 

[beth379]

Sorry, I didn't realize this was form back in February. It was one of the first ones in the skills section so I thought it was recent. If she's still having the problem though, that should help.