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that it begins from the standing position and is done with the single-leg take-off. The straight-arm handspring is the type preferred for advanced work. BENT-ARM HANDSPRING HINTS TO BEGINNERS: The skip or scuff on the last step is very important in this stunt. It is the kind that a child uses when he skips down the street. Its purpose is to give the upper body more time to flex so that the hands may be placed close to the feet. When the arms are brought down, be sure that the flexion is at the hips and not at the shoulders. The kick and arm push, rather than your run, should take you over. Some of the popular methods for learning and assisting the handspring are illustrated below. |
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