When used under the direction and guidance of the workbook (included with purchase), the Handstand Homework Mat helps athletes to focus on the fine technique in perfecting a handstand, thereby improving gymnastics performance all around.
This bundle includes:
(1) Handstand Homework Mat
(1) Workbook
(1) 1-Foot Fun Sticks
(2) 2-Foot Fun Sticks
- Place one 1-foot Fun Stick low on the mat and two 2-foot Fun Sticks on each side of the athlete to help create a channel for a straighter handstand.
- Encourages handstand practice, the base skill of all gymnastics and tumbling, at home.
- Reversible mat that features a Cartwheel Mat design on one side, and a blue carpet with a 6-foot long x 4-foot wide white beam stripe on the other.
- Base mat easily folds up so the door can freely open and close when not in use.
- Includes a 60-page instructional Handstand Homework Book that demonstrates the shapes necessary to achieve the perfect handstand.
- Developed with Tom Forster, USA Gymnastics National Team Coordinator.
- Available in four colors: lime green, purple, pink and red.
Download the Handstand Homework Owner's Manual and sample pages from the workbook here.
Does the workbook come with the mat?
Yes the Workbook comes with the Handstand Homework Mat.
Does it come with the hardware necessary to attach the mat to the door?
Yes, door clips are included that will attach the mat to the top and bottom of a standard (1-™壕鈧) interior door.
Does it have to be attached to the door, can I use it on the floor?
Absolutely can be used laying flat on the floor, in fact the opposite side of the mat has the Hands and Feet placement for a cartwheel.
What else can I do with the Fun Stick?
Use them for cartwheels, conditioning, create a frame or a stationary skill area for jumps.
