Tuck jump
Posted: 12 Feb 2023, 14:27
Hello everyone!
I've been doing handstands on and off for several years and this year I've really decided to stick to it. Started the 7 week course (week 2 is kicking my ass but in a really productive way, Natalie...you are absurdly strong) and my goal is to get my tuck jump right. I've been working about 3 to 4 times a week for the last 2 months with the tuck videos from the handstand library and they have really helped, but it's still not consistent, nor can I really do it well without the wall (my scissor kick ups without the wall are ok).
Whenever I try doing it against a wall + with a cord around my elbows (a fellow circus friend suggested this tip so that I don't bend my arms), it works amazingly. It's so easy to get up, my hips stack above the shoulders, my shoulders open and little cherub angels start singing.
So I'll keep on doing the tuck videos + the 7 week videos, but my question is: Why is it so much easier when using the cord than without? Is it the placement? Is it the tension? Utterly intrigued.
Also, thank you so much Natalie for all the free videos on youtube and all the affordable videos on vimeo, you are such an amazing teacher and performer, you really inspire me to keep going at my practice.
Have a lovely day,
Moni
I've been doing handstands on and off for several years and this year I've really decided to stick to it. Started the 7 week course (week 2 is kicking my ass but in a really productive way, Natalie...you are absurdly strong) and my goal is to get my tuck jump right. I've been working about 3 to 4 times a week for the last 2 months with the tuck videos from the handstand library and they have really helped, but it's still not consistent, nor can I really do it well without the wall (my scissor kick ups without the wall are ok).
Whenever I try doing it against a wall + with a cord around my elbows (a fellow circus friend suggested this tip so that I don't bend my arms), it works amazingly. It's so easy to get up, my hips stack above the shoulders, my shoulders open and little cherub angels start singing.
So I'll keep on doing the tuck videos + the 7 week videos, but my question is: Why is it so much easier when using the cord than without? Is it the placement? Is it the tension? Utterly intrigued.
Also, thank you so much Natalie for all the free videos on youtube and all the affordable videos on vimeo, you are such an amazing teacher and performer, you really inspire me to keep going at my practice.
Have a lovely day,
Moni