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Handstand – Kick Up – Wall Assisted
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...
Handstand – L-Switches on Wall
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...
Horse Stance with Stick
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...
Handstand – Straddle Scissors – Wall Assisted
The straddle scissor with wall assistance is a precursor to performing them away from the wall. With careful execution greater endurance can be built as balance and hip mobility continues to be developed by the athlete. Cues: Use the wall as little as possible...
Round Back Flat Back Hinge – Anchored
Cues: Roll down keeping hips forward to mobilize the middle and upper back Grasp anchor and pull through hips to stretch hamstrings as you flatten back Hinge up to return to standing Hinge down and grasp anchor to pull against hamstrings once again Relax into stretch...
Round Back Flat Back Hinge
Cues: Hinge forward maintaining lumbar extension and creating anterior pelvic tilt to stretch the hamstrings Pull into the lowest depth to accentuate hamstring stretch Roll back to standing smoothly Roll forward keeping hips forward to emphasize middle and upper back...