Handstand facing a box
An easy way for beginners to get into a good shape.
Put a soft, safe mat in case they fall over.
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teaching BRIDGES in Gymnastics
Many children can do a back bend before they get to your first Gymnastics class.
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Some cannot. Some are not strong & flexible enough. Some are still nervous about falling on their backs.
Never force a group of kids to do Bridges. It can be a BIG disincentive for participation.
Instead challenge children to do Bridge activities. Start with activities lying over soft equipment in a Bridge position. Encourage them to work towards Bridges balancing on head, hands and feet (Wrestler’s Bridge).
The final goal is an elevated Bridge. Hands on the floor, feet up on something higher.
Never spot beginners into the Bridge position. Let them discover how to get into position on their own.
Certainly some children will never be able to achieve a proper Bridge. That’s OK.
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Advanced Game – Handstand with partners
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Be sure all of the kids in your group can handle this challenge physically and emotionally.
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Schools BANNING cartwheels are short-sighted
Every child should be taught to do a cartwheel.
A child unable to cartwheel is unfit, in my opinion. Not ready for life events that put them into an inverted position.
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Handstand facing the wall
The best and safest way to teach good position to beginners. The further the hands are from the wall, the easier.
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