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1) The drill below (figure 6) is done from a power hurdle or from a run (depending on the heightof the raised surface). If the athlete is to be successful at completing this drill, he or she must kickhard with his/her legs, and powerfully hyper-flex his or her shoulders. Indeed, one needs a lot ofrotation to accomplish this drill. Start low at first 5-10 cm, and gradually increase the height of theelevated surface.Figure 6Eventually, one can perform a front handspring, immediate flyspring from the above drill (figure6). As an interesting challenge, the coach can elevate the landing area to see how high the gymnastcan go prior to losing the proper body positions (it may be difficult at first, but it is possible to getas high as 40 cm for an experienced gymnast with an excellent front handspring).2) Handstand against the wall, quickly flexshoulders, hit the wall (figure 7). This drill is usedto work on the powerful shoulder flexion that isneeded in the front handspring. The more forcefullythe feet hit the wall or mat, the more powerful theshoulder hyper-flexion. So, a loud “boom” is best.Figure 7Gym Coach Quarterly Page 11 November 2004