Top 5 Drills for Learning a Cartwheel
Lever drill. This drill helps you develop the strength and flexibility needed for a cartwheel. Start in a lunge position with your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart. Lean forward and lift your feet off the ground, keeping your body in a straight line from your head to your heels. Hold this position for a few seconds, then lower your feet back to the ground.
Handstand push-up drill. This drill helps you develop the strength and balance needed for a cartwheel. Start in a handstand position with your body in a straight line from your head to your heels. Lower your body down until your head touches the ground, then push back up to the starting position.
Wall cartwheel drill. This drill helps you learn the basic movements of a cartwheel without the fear of falling. Stand facing a wall with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lean forward and place your hands on the wall, then kick your feet up into the air. Keep your body in a straight line as you rotate over the wall.
Spotty cartwheel. This drill helps you learn to control your body during a cartwheel. Have a spotter stand behind you and help you with your balance. Start in a lunge position with your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart. Lean forward and kick your feet up into the air. Your spotter will help you rotate over and land safely.
Freestanding cartwheel. This is the final drill and the one that will help you learn to do a cartwheel without any help. Start in a lunge position with your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart. Lean forward and kick your feet up into the air. Rotate over and land safely.
It is important to practice these drills regularly and to listen to your body. If you are feeling pain, stop and rest. With practice, you will be able to do a cartwheel like a pro!
Here are some additional tips for learning a cartwheel:
Keep your body straight throughout the movement.
Look forward as you rotate.
Don't be afraid to fall. Everyone falls when they're learning a new skill.
Practice on a soft surface, such as a mat or grass.
Have a spotter help you if you need it.
With practice and patience, you'll be doing cartwheels like a pro in no time!
