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From Inclined Box Shape (kneeling on end of box top with hands on mat)

Lower forehead to mat to create triangle with hands.

Walk knees forward to bring C of G over base.

Lift heels to bum to balance in Tuck Shape.

Straighten body

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Key 3 Headstand | Key 3 Headstand

Key 3 Headstand:

Teach Inverted Stag Leg Balance from Front Lying on mid-height apparatus (hands on mat, one leg vertical, one knee on box).

  • Development: bring both legs to vertical to feel the free handstand balance 
  • N.B. Have a spotter to prevent over-rotation forwards

Key 3 Headstand
Key 3 Headstand | Key 3 Headstand

Key 3 Headstand:

Teach Inverted Stag Leg Balance from Front Lying on mid-height apparatus (hands on mat, one leg vertical, one knee on box).

  • Development 1: straighten bent leg to keep toes in contact with box 
  • N.B. Have a spotter to prevent over-rotation forwards

Key 3 Headstand
Free Standing Handstand from box with bent arms | Key 3 Handstand

Free Standing Handstand from box with bent arms:

Teach Free Standing Handstand Balance Progressions.

  • forward and backward split Teach Leg Design: Stag Leg, Split Leg 
  • Teach Handstand with Forward Roll Exit with bent arms, starting with C of G high (from a box)

Key 3 Handstand
Headstand Progressions | Key 3 Headstand

Headstand Progressions:

Box Shape on a mat, lower forehead to mat to create triangle with hands.

Walk toes to chest, (pushing C of G over base)

Lower forehead to mat to create triangle with hands.

Walk knees forward to bring C of G over base.

Lift heels to bum to balance in Tuck Shape.

Straighten body

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