Parents Bridge kickover

[jjt19]

My daughter (5yo rec gymnast) would really like to get her bridge kickover. She can do a pretty good straight arm bridge, rock back and forth in the bridge, lift one leg, and lift the other leg, but doesn’t have the actual kickover part. Are there exercises or progressions she could try at home to work towards it? Also, does it matter which leg she kicks first? We do have a gymnastics mat for safety. Thanks!!

 

[Gymgirl84]

The kick over leg should be her dominant leg, that is the one she puts in front in HS, CW,... if she doesn't know what her dominant leg is, maybe wait for a little bit.
To start doing it, the best is to have her feet elevated and kick from there, then lowering the feet height progressively. Main part is coordinating the leg kick with the other leg pushing from the floor, while keeping the shoulders over the hands.

 

[jjt19]

PS in a prior post I thought she already had this, but turns out she can only do it now with a spot.