Carthandspring
Carthandspring
Optional
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A cartwheel that lands facing forward with both legs. It's a useful prerequisite for fronthandspring and cartwheel twist.
Learn cartwheel first
You'll need the tricker cartwheel which travels from side to side.
Cartwheel turning to the front
Do a normal cartwheel but try to place your second foot down in a position where it would face forward. Basically cartwheel and then look forward.
Adding a push
To turn your cartwheel into a carthandspring you'll need to push off with your arms as your legs are swinging over. Don't worry if your legs aren't landing together at first. Work on the push first and then try to add speed and whip into the trick as you progress.
Tips
If you are falling on your butt right after you land, you may be traveling too much. Try to direct more momentum upwards instead of forwards. You can do this by kicking and pushing up.
As you are doing the trick, try to imagine that you want to look forward as soon as you can. Your body will follow your intent.