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PLACE YOUR HANDS ON HIS SHOULDERS TO HOLD SELF IN CLOSE (a); SPRING AND LIFT STRAIGHT UP, LOCKING KNEE (b); AT HEIGHT OF LIFT, SNAP HEAD BACK AND TUCK TO GET SPIN (c). TOE-PITCH BACK SOMERSAULT HINTS TO BEGINNERS: This stunt is not as difficult as it looks because the top man has plenty of time to spin and open up for his landing. If the top man keeps in close to his partner and lifts straight up to get sufficient height, it is very simple. Even the best performers warm up and practice this stunt by lifting straight up without the somersault. This lift is by far the most important fundamental of the stunt. The somersault is very simple. The bottom man should clasp his hands as illustrated in Figure 132. His forearms should rest on his pelvic bone with his hands out a few inches in front of his navel. He should squat as low as possible with his back straight and his head up with chin in. He should lift straight up and follow the top man's foot as far as possible. Under no circumstances should he give ground backward. Because of the height |
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