top of page

Cartwheel

DRILL 1

1/4 TWIST TO HANDSTAND

This drill teaches the gymnast to initiate the Cartwheel without twisting the body until one-third of the Cartwheel is over.

FOCUS POINTS

 A 

The arms must cover the ears so they follow each other during the drill. The upper body should be hollow.

​

 B1 

Keep leaning forward until the arms are horizontal then turn the arms and upper body.

PREREQUISITES

  • Handstand – D4

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 x Mat against a wall

DRILL 2

1/4 TWIST TO STRADDLE HANDSTAND

This drill teaches the gymnast to keep the legs apart during the middle 1/3 of the Cartwheel.

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 x Mat against a wall

DRILL 3

1/4 TWIST TO STRADDLE HANDSTAND ON BLOCK TO FEET

Helps the gymnast execute the final third of the Cartwheel.

FOCUS POINTS

 A 

The arms cover the ears, so they follow the ears through the entire drill.

​

 B 

Legs has to be spread apart in a 90° angle.

​

 C 

Land with the hands on the wall. This will help the gymnast keep the core tight.

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 x Mat against the wall

  • 1 x Running block

DRILL 4

CARTWHEEL AGAINST WALL

The focus here is to finish the Cartwheel, as the above drill, combined with a full leg kick.

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 x Mat against the wall

bottom of page