ABOUT THE BACK WALKOVER
The back walkover is an important skill that gymnasts learn as they advanced through the recreational gymnastics levels, towards compulsory gymnastics. This skill requires strength, flexibility, and the confidence to try a new skill with a blind entry (when you lean backwards in the first part of the back walkover, you can't see the floor!) The back walkover is a foundational skill when gymnasts are learning to tumble, but should only be practiced as the gymnast is safe and able to move through the positions efficiently.
DETAILS
- Instructor: Coach Kati
- Class Length: 9:00
- Level: Compulsory+ gymnasts
- Class Style: Watch then practice!
PROGRESSIONS
These 5 progressions go in order of "beginner" to "advanced", so make sure to start at the beginning, and only progress as you can do each confidently and safely.
- Box bridge + kick over
- Modified bridge to a wall
- Modified bridge to a low box
- Elevated back walkover
- Front leg elevated on a box
