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In the bent-arm handspring (Fig. 59) the performer can concentrate on coordinating the leg kick with the hip snap into a good arch while still improving his head position. In the more advanced handspring (Fig. 65) the mechanics of the kick and arch should take the performer over onto his feet. He may utilize a shoulder push, but there should be no bend at the elbows. The neck-lift front handspring (Fig. 67) is a popular companion stunt that further stresses the fundamentals. At this point it is important to stress the fact that the handspring fundamentals are just the reverse of those for the rolls or somersaults. In the rolls and somersaults the performer brings his knees to his chest in what is called the "tuck" position. The hips are flexed extremely. In the handspring the hips are hyper-extended with the knees straight. The arched back of the handspring is just opposite to a tuck. |
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