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Headstands and Basic Freezes
In this Flash
Mavi lesson you will learn how to do a freeze and how to balance a headstand.
A headstand is when you stand on the floor with your head...
( with or
without the help of your hands )
Find more breakdance instructions at breakdance & capoeira main.
Technical description: Headstand - Freezes
- The animation above shows how to go from a typical
freeze to a headstand with
hands to a headstand without hands.
The red arrow shows the location of the center of gravity.
( always
points straight down )
The points A and B are the edges of your tip-area.
If the center of
gravity passes point A or B, you tip over.
- The closer the center of gravity moves towards
your hands, the more strength you
will need to balance the position.
- If the center of gravity
is right over the sport where your head touches the floor,
you will not need your hands to balance the position. ( That's what you need for headspins )
- By moving around your legs, you can change the
location of the center of gravity.
Trainer advice: Headstand - Freezes
- When you practice the headstand, it's recommended
to align your head and your
eintire spine vertical. ( keep tight neck
and abs )
- Once you can to the headstand with the help of
your hands, move around your legs
to test how far you can go.
Try different freezes and also go down to position where you support
yourself by
pressing your elbow into your waist. ( see beginning position - illustration
above )
Related instructions: Headstand - Freezes
Videos: Headstand - Freezes
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