Arriving at a new gym, the very FIRST thing I did was put a handstand complex into the warm-up.
I’d say this is the most valuable 4-6min during our workout.
Tumbling Drills has a nice instructional on how to introduce wall handstand to beginners.
My go to source for physical preparation is Gymnastic Bodies. Coach Sommer literally wrote the book on the topic:
Wall handstands are your most valuable tool for learning a correct handstand. I recommend staying with them for a substantial period of time. …
To transition from wall handstands to free standing handstands, try the following drill: Perform a wall handstand with stomach to the wall. Place your wrists approximately 4-6? from the base of the wall. Keep one foot on the wall while pulling the other foot off the wall and extending that leg directly over your hips. At this time, your wrists, shoulders, hips and leg that is off the wall should be in one vertical line. Once you feel that you have achieved a strong stable position, slowly pull your supporting foot off the wall. When you lose your balance, simply catch yourself by replacing the foot on the wall and then continue on with the drill. …
Free of the wall, my favourite drill is 1) Handstand, 2) look at the toes, 3) slow pike down to stand.
Having the head “buried” is a good mistake, for 99% of the gymnasts I coach.
Advanced kids start on Floor Bar. Best practice is to dedicate time to this station every workout.
Gymnastics Adventure, Regina
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