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xrobbatesx · Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 36

Has anyone noticed the floor you do gymnastics on makes a big diffrence any rubber or carpit flooring i can only hold a handstand for 5 seconds but on a hard flooring i can only hold it for 1minute Confused

and i can't do any combo's on a softer floor like handstand to elbow lever any one els noticed this? Sad

TipGuy · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:00 pm Post subject:

It is tougher to hold any balance on softer surfaces. A harder surface gives you a more rigid base, so the small balance adjustments have a more immediate effect. On anything soft there is a delay in the response and more movement is necessary to affect a correction in the balance. Try doing a handstand on an 8" mat, or a bed mattress. You will find it quite difficult. Just practice. The more solid your handstand gets the easier it will be to hold it on anything.
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xrobbatesx · Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 36

Oooh that would exsplain alot, so does it matter if i practice on a soft surface like a crapit because it doesn't feel like i'm doing anything should i just stick to a hard base for a while?

TipGuy · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:52 pm Post subject:

Work your handstands on a variety of surfaces. If your aiming for a long hold go to a harder surface (or use parallettes). Assuming of course you are safe on hard surfaces. But, be sure to work balance on unstable and soft surfaces. It is a fantastic training mode.
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