Handstand
From a staggered standing position, the
performer bends forward and places the hands on the mat at shoulder width
apart. The fingers point forward and spread apart for a wide base of support.
The arms are kept straight, the head is back, and the shoulders lean forward
over the hands. The eyes focus forward at a spot on the mat. The front leg
rests in a flexed position while the other leg kicks upward. The front leg joins
the kicking leg as it comes to the upright position. The shoulders shift backward
over the hands when the legs move above the supporting hands. The fingers press
against the mat to maintain balance.
Reference: 1994, SUPPORTING MATERIALS ON
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (2nd Edition), Curriculum
Development Institute, Education Department, HK.
Handspring
The handspring starts with an approach run followed by a skip step
with the arms in an overhead position. The body bends downward and the hands
are placed on the mat in front at shoulder width apart. The front leg pushes
hard off the mat while the other leg is thrown powerfully overhead. The arms are
kept straight and push the body away as the legs came overhead. The head is
held back and the eyes focus on a spot on the mat beyond the hands. As the legs
come down, the body is arched and the hips thrust forward. The body lands on
both feet, back arched, and the arms held overheads.
