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Teach Headstand Sandwich

Choose any Headstand Balance Progression, then find a way into the balance and find a way out of the balance.

Try on floor and on apparatus.

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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

Key 3 Headstand
Kick Ups on to low apparatus from a Forward Lunge | Key 3 Headstand

Kick Ups on to low apparatus from a Forward Lunge

Teach Kick Ups on to low apparatus from a Forward Lunge with shoulders behind wrists.

Key 3 Headstand
Kick Up to Handstand on the floor, to a Spotter | Key 3 Headstand

Kick Up to Handstand on the floor, to a Spotter

Teach Kick Up to Handstand on the floor, to a Spotter .

  • From Long Shape standing. 
  • Long step into Forward Lunge.
  • Long reach to place W-Hands in front of spotter. 
  • Kick up towards spotter, who catches hips. 
  • Hold Handstand in pencil shape.
  • Reverse action to return to standing.

Key 3 Headstand
Headstand with straddle | Key 3 Headstand

Headstand with straddle

Recap and Develop Headstand Progressions:

Teach Headstand with Leg Design (Tuck, Straight, Straddle, Stag Leg, Split Leg)

Key 3 Headstand
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