Another good article from Tulsa World of Gymnastics. Here’s an excerpt:
… Are your feet stable on the beam, without an unneccessary turn-out? Are your hips square with the beam, and not twisting to one side? Are your shoulders straight and square with the beam? Are your arms directly above your head in alignment with the beam? If any one of these questions are answered, “No,” most likely you’ll be having trouble doing a straight back walkover.
The most common mistakes are in hip and shoulder alignment. Most gymnasts who start out with one foot in front tend to rotate their hips and/or shoulders to compensate. This does not work. It throws your alignment off, and it only makes it more difficult. Make sure you begin with your hips and shoulders square with the beam. …
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More articles like this in their Gymnastics Tips for Gymnasts and Coaches section.
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