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Question
When ever I do a back hand spring my coach tells me to keep my legs straght.The secont time i try i focus to much on my legs and not my whole body.How do i keep my legs straght with out falling?
speed and arm strength are the key.. Most people who bend there legs are not going fast enough and there weight is being held by your hands for to long. You might want to try to push out your hips as soon as you jump.. My thrusting your pelvis outwards it gets your legs to rotate over your body faster. If that doesn't work message me back and I will try other ways.
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James
Expertise
I can answer questions on the following subjects. Coed partner stunts at almost any level, group pyramids, all levels of male motions and beginning levels of female motions. I can also give out general tips for tryouts. I cannot answer questions on tumbling or choreography.
Experience
I have worked at multiple all-star gyms teaching stunt clinics and classes and have cheered on a collegeiate squad for the past 3 years.
Education/Credentials
I cheered for 3 years at the collegiate level at a major D1 University and was male captain my final year.
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