CHAPITRE1 (TRAINING THEORY)b - Fedec

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Manual for Acrobatics: Handstand, hand to hand, banquine
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Part1/ Handstand
The long step is a more advanced technique as the body is swung into position. It
ensures the shoulders are extended. It can also lead on to dynamic tumbling moves
such as handspring.
3/ LIFTING TO HANDSTAND
Technique
Whatever the shape the performer intends to lift handstand there are certain techniques
that must be used. It is essential to keep the body and limbs in as close a proximity
to the line of balance as possible. Consequently, the shoulders are brought over the
hands and the hips lifted to a position as straight as possible in a vertical line from
the centre of the hands. When straddling, the legs should be split as wide as possible
so that they don’t move too far out of this line. Consequently, the flexibility of the hips
is of great importance.
Beginning to lift to handstand
Before using strength to lift to handstand, the student should train the correct technique
and positions of the body by performing the same moves with the legs assisting to
“jump” to handstand. This can be performed three ways:
1.Tuck to handstand
2.Straddle to handstand
3.Pike to handstand