Luckily, confidence isn’t something you have to be born with, it can be developed.
And when it comes to the back handspring, making sure you (or your athletes) learn a proper back limber is the perfect way to build up a massive amount of confidence for going backwards.
Take a look below…
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Basically, don't be foolish and use common sense.
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Here are some prerequisites I look for before teaching Back Limbers:
- Back Walkover
- Back Bend
- 30s Handstand (against wall)
- 30s Bridge hold
If you’d like see how I teach the back handspring from A to Z, then Click Here to check out the complete guide that’s full of drills you can use.
Until next time, train hard, eat well and stay fierce!
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