front handspring on floor drills for too much back arch

[mindygym]

Hello,

Wondering if anyone has advice or drill suggestions for front handsprings on the floor for someone who dives into it too much and uses back flexibility instead of pop to stand up.

I have years of bad habit in front handsprings that I'm trying to correct. I've been doing double hop handstands but it isn't translating well into my front handsprings.

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member D3987]

again, how old are you?

 

[JBS]

Please post a video of your FHS.

Here is a basic video that does a great job of showing how not to dive. Notice that he is not explaining this skill as a "lever" (straight body) skill. There is angle to produce the snap and lift.

[video=youtube;i_Lft3u-OWY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Lft3u-OWY[/video]

Without a video...I would say...don't dive...just put your hands down.

 

[JBS]

Here is another thread about FHS:

http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/skills-drills-forum/9790-need-some-good-front-handspring-drills.html

You will see two different techniques between these two threads.