You’ve seen Elite gymnasts hit difficult routines — only to fall on a Cast Handstand.
That’s a tragedy.
Gymnasts should specifically condition to SAVE HANDSTANDS when they happen to go over.
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That video is from an excellent, comprehensive post on Straddle Cast Handstand:
How to Gymnastics – Cast Handstand Drills for Bars
Coaching guru Leonard Isaacs challenges gymnasts to work from Planche to Reverse Planche, saving Handstands in both directions.
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