Handwalla Bwana’s goal was good last week, but his celebration was even better. Let me, a former competitive gymnast, take you through the mechanics of what made it great.
The Round Off
Often overlooked as the least exciting part of a tumbling pass, the round off with its entrance is very important to setting up a nice back tuck. It should essentially look like a powerful cartwheel in italics. It starts with the hurdle, which should involve arms straight up, shoulders touching ears and head tucked in between them. The front leg should be bent near a 90-degree angle and and the back leg planted strongly to generate power when pushed off of.