Straddle Back To Handstand

C value skill
FIG Code Group: 5
FIG Code Box: 5.303
Drills for Straddle Back To Handstand.
  • The gymnast must focus on the hips rising and not the heels. The motion is very similar to a press handstand.
  • A tight hollow on the catch is critical to stabilize the skill.


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