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The ancient Egyptians invented the back handspring. Later on, the Greeks adopted it.
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∙ 9y agoHandsprings are done in the sport of gymnastics. Ancient records and research suggest that handsprings were invented by the ancient Egyptians.
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∙ 9y agoThere is no record of who the first person to do a handspring was. However, it is known that people were doing them in Ancient Egypt.
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∙ 14y agorebecca barron
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What new tricks can you learn on the trampoline?
Here is a list of tricks you can learn on a trampoline * Front Handspring * Front Tuck * Back Handspring * Back Tuck * Handstand * Cartwheel * Round- Off * Round- Off Back Handspring * Round- Off Back Handspring Tuck * Back Handspring, Back Handspring * Back Handspring, Back Tuck * Front Handspring, Front Handspring * Front Handspring, Front Tuck * Back Tuck, Back Tuck * Front Tuck, Front Tuck * Front Handspring, Back Handspring * Back Handspring, Front Handspring * Russian * Pike * Tuck * Seat Drop * Belly Flop * Back Drop * Twist * Cannon Ball * Side Flip * Sommersault ... if you have a big enough trampoline... you can do alot more tricks. This is only some of the basic tricks. If you are able to do these... you can experience alot more complicated tricks. If you try these and get hurt... well it is not our fault... we are just sugesting this. Thanks... and remember BE CAREFUL... DONT HURT YOURSELF
You can do a round-off back handspring perfectly but you still have to master your standing back handspring?
Yes. Some people only have their round of back-handspring and can't do a standing back-handspring. It doesn't really matter the order you do things in gymnastics.
Who invented the handspring?
There is no record of who the first person to do a handspring was. However, it is known that people were doing them in Ancient Egypt.
What is the easiest way to do a back handspring?
Stretching your back and wrists. You don't want to get hurt. Back bridges are a great thing to do before throwing a back handspring.
What things do you have to be able to do for level two tumbling?
im assuming you already passed level one tumbling so that would be, back handspring roundoff back handspring front handspring/walkover i hope you pass!!!!!!!!!
Can you do a back handspring if you have a very weak wrist?
No because if you do a back flip handspring with a weak wrist. You could end up with a bad rist and your back flip handspring ould just not look right. If you have any questions about anything just rite:)
How to improve a high back handspring?
practice and you will get it
Can you be a cheerleader if you can't do a back handspring?
it depends where u want to cheer. for grade school squads a back handspring is not required. however, once u get into the high school level it depends on whether the squad competes or not. in college a back handspring is most likely going to be required, if not something greater, such as a round off back handspring back tuck or layout
Who was the first person to do a roundoff backhandspring?
10 *update* The record for the most handstand pushups without support is now 32. It's on YouTube.
How do you do a step out?
well it depends. if your doing a back handspring step out then you do a back handspring but instead of landing with your legs together, land with them stepping out. like your walking. one after another.
Can you be big to do a back handspring?
as in fat or tall... or both? haha
Video on how to do a back handspring?
Go to youtube and type in How To Do A Backhandspring.
