u/Envyliq

Best way to introduce and learn handsprings?

I teach a tumbling class, and I’ve been able to get them all to do their front and back walkovers. However, I’m not sure how to explain how to do handsprings nor the best way to teach them

I am able to spot kids fairy well. Half are older girls which I can’t hold in positions like I do with younger kids. And the other half are younger girls.

I’ve been doing drills, but I don’t think they are understanding the swing and jump back part for backhand springs or the pop off and heel-drive in a front handspring

My main question is how would I go about teaching them. Such as lesson plans, progressions, phrases, or more drills.

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u/Envyliq — 21 hours ago