Parents Back HS help

[Sally100]

Hi, my 12 year old daughter would really like to get her back handspring. She has been working on it since July, and is in level 3. There were a handful of girls who needed a spot for their round off back HS back in September, but she is now the only one who needs a spot. She is fast and strong and can do the other level 3 skills as well as a back walkover (not a pretty one). She is not flexible, so I believe that is what is holding her back. I do think if she can do her back walkover, she should be able to get a back handspring? One class in December she actually did get the round off BHS with no spot but hasn't been able to get it since. We have recently been stretching shoulders at home hoping that will help. Are there some people that physically can't move in that way very well? I'm wondering if she should keep trying or call it quits!
Thanks for any help!

 

[NutterButter]

Sounds like she close. Some skills with some kids can take time. Encourage her to keep working at it. Her coach will have the most insight here on her progress so maybe ask them.