How to learn a Handstand in Gymnastics
One time class on how to learn a handstand in Gymnastics.
Coach Heather
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(969)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursHomework
Practice all the progressions at home each day to improve your handstand. Combine it with the strength and cardio video for gymnasts.Assessment
At the end of the video athlete will know the progressions for a handstand and how to practice safely at home.Class Experience
Students will learn with live coaching and instructional videos on the body shapes of a handstand, the inversion of a handstand, and process of going upside down in a handstand with easy safe progressions. The interaction between the coach and gymnast will happen after the group watches the 30-45 sec. instructional video and then Coach Heather will watch each athlete do the body shape and correct in a way that builds self-esteem. Coach Heather will show an instructional video then pause and watch your gymnast do the skill while instructing them in a positive tone so the athlete can reach the goal of the handstand. All the basics of a handstand are covered for beginners in gymnastics.
Learning Goals
Students will learn all the progressions for a beginner in the handstand:
Straight body line
How to make the hallow shape with your back
Half Hallow Shape for Handstands
Wrist & Ankle Stretch for inversion
Weight of placement in hands for a handstand
Inverted Triangle to get over the fear of going upside down
Box handstand
Assisted handstand with the wall
Handstand climbs up wall
Handstand balance with right & left leg
Donkey Kick Handstand
Full Handstand
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Risk of injury if athlete is not during skills correctly. Parent guidance and assistance maybe needed. Please make sure proper safety precautions are taken. For example, make sure athlete is not doing skills next to furniture and has proper matting required for class.
This is a risky class because the student does not have a coach at home to work with them on proper form and technique and the potential for injury exists.
Supply List
Supply List: *Stuffed Animal (longer stuffed animal about 6-9 inches in length) *Yoga mat, gymnastics mat or 4-8 bed pillows *Regular dining room chair *Blank wall space Gymnastics Equipment used in video: 6x4 Panal mat from https://www.wesellmats.com/
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
969reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate
Coach Heather has been coaching for 14 years in gymnastics and dance. She owns her own Gymnastics business in Hemet California. Certified through USA Gymnastics and Acrobatic Arts. Coach Heather loves to see the gymnast improve with unique progressions she has learned from many different coaches and instructors throughout her years of coaching.
Watching athletes achieve certain skills and be excited about accomplishing a body movement is amazing to watch!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 240 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-6 learners per class
