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Beam Back Handspring Progressions

Beam Back Handspring Progressions is an advanced-level balance beam drill that works on body alignment, balance check, shoulder angle and set angle. Advanced beam drills to build a back handspring on beam — from panel mat to low beam to high beam.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat, coach spot
Time per round
about 3 minutes
Muscles
Shoulders, Quadriceps, Core, Triceps, Calves, Lower Back

How to do Beam Back Handspring Progressions

  1. Back Handspring on Floor Line

    Back handspring staying on a floor tape line. Build accuracy before adding beam height.

    Cues: Stay on the line · Sit straight back · Snap-down to feet on line

  2. Back Handspring on Low Beam

    Back handspring on low beam with coach spot at hips and back. Full commitment required.

    Cues: Commit 100% · Hands on beam · Coach spots throughout

  3. Back Handspring on High Beam

    Full back handspring on regulation beam with spot. Focus on straight sit-back direction.

    Cues: Straight backward sit · Hands centered on beam · Snap feet to beam

  4. Back Handspring Solo on Beam

    Solo back handspring on beam. Coach stands by but does not spot. Build independence.

    Cues: Mental focus · Same technique as spotted · Coach nearby for safety

Practice this drill under a qualified coach, especially for inversions and flight.

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Hand Positions for Back Handspring on Beam - Kellie Mizoguchi” by thegymnasticminute, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Back Handspring Progressions help with?
Beam Back Handspring Progressions targets body alignment, balance check, shoulder angle and set angle. Advanced beam drills to build a back handspring on beam — from panel mat to low beam to high beam.
What level is Beam Back Handspring Progressions for?
Stickd rates Beam Back Handspring Progressions as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Back Handspring (typically Level 6-7) and Beam Back Tuck (typically Level 7-8).

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