Tops’ balancing & handstands
Elephant lift on floor
Main points Pre-requisites Straddle lever Flat japana Technically-correct handstand Technique Start with feet slightly behind hands, arms by ears, and head in line but looking at fingers Lift up high onto toes, […]
Pike hold on blocks (bent leg entry)
Main points Feet close to blocks at start and legs together Press up onto toes, chest sucked in and hips pressed high Lift hips and squeeze legs into a tuck position with legs […]
Pike hold on floor
Main points Shoulders presssed down Hands placed in front of hips Hips pressed high Shoulders pressed forwards over hands/fingers Chin up and chest pressed Hands shoulder width, but not locked into body Fingers spread and facing […]
Straddle hold on blocks (straight leg entry)
Main points Feet close to blocks at start Press up onto toes, chest sucked in and hips pressed high Lift hips and squeeze legs into a ‘half elephant lift’ position […]
Straddle hold on floor
Main points Shoulders presssed down Hips pressed high and forwards Shoulders pressed forwards over hands/fingers Chin up and chest pressed Hands shoulder width Fingers spread and facing forwards Arms locked straight Legs locked straight […]
Straddle lift on blocks
Main points Pre-requisites Straddle lever Flat japana Technically-correct handstand Elephant lift Technique Straddle lever Lift/turn hips and press to elephant lift start position (hips in handstand, feet next to hands) […]