The front handspring step out is a modification of a regular front handspring. The difference between the two skills is that in the vertical position the legs are not going to be united, but the gymnast should keep them open as much as possible. The landing should be performed with the leading leg as far behind the body’s center of mass as possible in order to accelerate into the lunge for the subsequent handspring.
From the hurdle, the lunge should be deep enough that the hands contact the floor while the front leg is in the lunge position. There should be a strong kicking action from the back leg and a strong push of the front leg from the lunge. The general body shape during the blocking action of the front handspring should be hollow. The trajectory of the rebound off of the hands should be well beyond vertical. The kick of the back leg will help to initiate strong rotation. At handstand, both legs should already be together. The shoulders and upper chest should remain open as the hands leave the floor. These actions should combine to create a strong linear velocity and maximized rotation around the center of mass. The body should remain in an extended tight arch and turned over with the feet behind the hips for the take-off of the next skill.
The gymnast should do a handstand with split tight legs. The coach should spot them to hold equilibrium and open the legs widely. This will help the gymnast gain familiarity with the correct body position.
The gymnast should do a handstand with split tight legs. The coach should spot them to hold equilibrium and open the legs widely. This will help the gymnast gain familiarity with the correct body position.
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