Skills › Floor › ¾ Handstand
Floor · Level 1
¾ Handstand
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Kick to ¾ of the way to handstand (approximately 135° from floor). Straight body, arms by ears, controlled hold or step-down.
Coaching cues
- Kick up
- Don't see ears
- Step down in control
How to teach it — drill
Handstand against wall → ¾ position hold → free ¾.
Common mistakes & fixes
Error: Arching the back
Fix: Squish the bug -- hollow through the handstand
Conditioning: Hollow body holds
Error: Arms separating from ears
Fix: Don't see ears! Squeeze arms to head
Conditioning: Handstand shoulder conditioning
Deductions
Arms not by ears0.10
Piked at hips0.10
Losing position before step-down0.10
The KINETIC principle
Confidence before height always
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