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Teach Inverted Stag Leg Balance from Front Lying on mid-height apparatus (hands on mat, one leg vertical, one knee on box).

  • Development: bring both legs to vertical to feel the free handstand balance 
  • N.B. Have a spotter to prevent over-rotation forwards

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Headstand progression | Key 3 Headstand

Headstand progression:

From Inclined Box Shape (kneeling on end of box top with hands on mat)

Lower forehead to mat to create triangle with hands.

Walk knees forward to bring C of G over base.

Lift heels to bum to balance in Tuck Shape.

Straighten body

Key 3 Headstand
Key 3 Headstand | Key 3 Headstand

Key 3 Headstand:

Teach Inverted Stag Leg Balance from Front Lying on mid-height apparatus (hands on mat, one leg vertical, one knee on box).

  • Development 1: straighten bent leg to keep toes in contact with box 
  • N.B. Have a spotter to prevent over-rotation forwards

Key 3 Headstand
Donkey Kicks on a bench | Key 3 Handstand

Donkey Kicks on a bench:

Teach Donkey Kicks (Double leg ‘Snap Down’ from Handstand to land in Half Squat).  From a Handstand Kick Up on a bench

Key 3 Handstand
Modified Bridge into Full Bridge with Backward Exit through Handstand | Key 3 Bridge

Modified Bridge into Full Bridge with Backward Exit through Handstand:

Develop Bridge Progressions

Development (on floor): Modified Bridge into Full Bridge with Backward Exit through Handstand

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