Back uprise to handstand

B value skill
FIG Code Group: II
FIG Code Box: 22
Drills for Back uprise to handstand.

• The tendency is to push too early and not allow enough time for the swing to turn over.
• The push should not start until the gymnasts swing is near vertical.
• An aggressive heel tap is necessary to help carry the swing to handstand.
• Working lots of handstand push ups couldn't hurt.

Video: 1

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