HANDSTAND PIROUETTE

Session 1:

Draw a cross on the ground. In a kneeling position, practice the hand placement for pirouettes, keeping one hand in the middle of the cross. Complete ten full rotations in five minutes, alternating directions.

Session 2:

Draw a cross on the ground. In a downward dog position, with shoulders stacked over hands, practice the hand placement for pirouettes, keeping one hand in the middle of the cross. Complete ten full rotations in five minutes, alternating directions.

Session 3:

Draw a cross on the ground. In five minutes, complete ten quarter pirouettes with forward roll out. Use partner spotting if necessary. The partner should spot with one hand and only spot in the direction you’re moving (calf side of the legs not shin side of the legs).

Session 4:

Draw a cross on the ground. In five minutes, complete eight half pirouettes with forward roll out. Use partner spotting if necessary. The partner should spot with one hand and only spot in the direction you’re moving (calf side of the legs not shin side of the legs).

Session 5:

Draw a cross on the ground. In five minutes, complete six three quarter pirouettes with forward roll out. Use partner spotting if necessary. The partner should spot with one hand and only spot in the direction you’re moving (calf side of the legs not shin side of the legs).

Session 6:

Draw a cross on the ground. In five minutes, complete five pirouettes with forward roll out. Use partner spotting if necessary. The partner should spot with one hand and only spot in the direction you’re moving (calf side of the legs not shin side of the legs).

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