Handstand Flat Back Fall

Builds body tension and shape awareness for back tumbling entries.

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Equipment

  • 8-inch panel mat
  • floor mat

Coach Notes

Cue "squeeze every muscle" before the fall. The athlete should land in one piece.

Safety

Start from a low surface and work up. Never attempt without supervision.

Demonstration

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How to run the drill

Athlete kicks to a tight hollow handstand on a stacked panel mat, then falls flat to back keeping the body fully tensioned. Repeat for sets of 5-8.

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