THE COMPANION BALANCE PROGRESSION : Page 99

Assisted backward-jump shouldermount (Fig. 84). The top manshould keep his feet wide and legswell flexed until stand is secured. Advanced performers use this stunt as amount for hand-to-hand balances.

Assisted backward jump over shoulders of partner.

Fig. 84. Assisted Backward-Jump Shoulder Mount.

LOW ARM-TO-ARM BALANCE

BOTTOM MAN

KEEP YOUR SHOULDERS SQUARELY ON MAT;

GRASP TOP MAN'S SHOULDER JOINT AND DELTOID MUSCLE SECURELY WITH THUMB AND FINGERS;

YOU HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BALANCE;

TURN TOP MAN SIDEWAYS IF HE STARTS TO OVERBALANCE.

TOP MAN

ARM-TO-ARM GRIP MAY BE USED EITHER ON INSIDE OR OUTSIDE;