THE HANDSPRING PROGRESSION : Page 68
Fig. 53. Good Form for the Squat Landing. [This may be considered good form for beginners in the handspring series.]
FINGERS ON BICEPS
ELBOW RESTS ON KNEE
HAND UNDER SHOULDER
Fig. 54. Assist with Fingers on Biceps.
Fig. 55. Assist with Elbow Resting on Knee.
Fig. 56. Assist with Hand Under Shoulder.
VARIATIONS
Roll slowly forward to shoulders, andsnap to feet with a neckspring. Doa series of these.
Neckspring, pushing with hands onthighs.
3. Neckspring without using arms.
4. Forward roll to stand; backward roll to hand balance; chest roll down; jump through to sit; backward roll to neck; neckspring to feet.