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Handstand

Basic skill

• One of the most important skills in gymnastics is a good solid tight handstand. Without it a majority of other skills will suffer.
• The handstand should be as tall as possible. The gymnast should be stretching upwards towards the ceiling and staying hollow.
• The best way to get comfortable in a handstand is to do a lot of handstands. Have handstand contests, work timed handstands for conditioning. Walk around on your hands whenever possible.
• A gymnast should be able to look at their toes while in a handstand. Doing this requires the handstand to be tight and hollow.