Anon Front pike tips/drills

[Anonymous (d86b)]

I'm trying to get my front pike for next season, but I need help with tips and drills! I have a good front tuck (most of the time) but I'm a bit worried about the pike. I have it fine on the tumble track but obviously I get a lot of extra height from it. I've heard stories about people doing it wrong and
getting hurt by getting the timing wrong but I really want to get it for next season so I can move up levels!

Are there any tips or drills that would be helpful?
I'd appreciate anything!!

 

[emerson71]

If you can get the pike all the way around already, even if just on TT, I think the only way to get over this fear would be to put it on a mat in the pit. It's a much softer landing, and even if you were to land with straight legs at the wrong angle the mat would sink and absorb it for you. I competed a front pike for a few years as my side tumbling pass and I never got injured because of it. Just about learning when to open up and being confident!