Zachary Height Articles

Cues: Pull and lower into skin the cat with a flat back Allow body to relax into full skin the cat Flatten back to pull out of skin the cat and lower through front lever position into passive hang Mistakes: Failing to relax fully into German Hang Bending elbows at any...

The wall assisted kick up is a drill for those already somewhat comfortable with entering a freestanding handstand. In this case the wall acts as a guide to refine the entry. Those who typically overarch at the start of their handstand will benefit by learning to be...

L-switches are a great drill for those working to develop consistency with their handstand entries. Learning the feeling of reaching with the top leg while the bottom leg stays down allows the athlete to recognize their body position in a controlled environment. Those...

The horse stance is an active mobility and endurance drill for the legs. Conscious effort should be applied to make your horse stance the best it can be, rather than simply finding the most comfortable position to pass the time.   Cues: Heel to toe four times to...