straddle cast help!

[uggymnast]

i have been working on straddle cast to handstand all summer and feel stuck in a rut. i am having trouble understanding how im supposed to get my hips and legs up at the same time. i don't think my shoulders are staying over the bar enough, but when i try to get my hips up, my feet drop. when i try to get my cast big, my hips don't go up enough. help? here it is on video. thanks!

YouTube - straddle cast

 

[lil_gymnast_lanny]

Hey there!
I know exactly how you feel! I've been working on straddle to handstand too! except my problems are diffrent to yours. Anyway, I THINK that your not piking enough. Your bottom needs to be nearly verticle( I think!).
Try asking the user Aussie Coach. They have really good advice.
Good luck!
Alanna

 

[hunde2]

I'm just a mom but when I observe my daughter in gym they somtimes use a small tramp infront of the bars and practice casting.Maybe that will help you get the concept.

 

[CoachL]

introducing cast handstand on bars | Gymnastics Coaching

 

[gymgirl_60]

you are leaning fine, but what it looks like you need to do is push up and open up your shoulders . u also need to get ur hips more over the bar, at least thats what i think