Can you do a cartwheel?

Question

Or could you ever do a cartwheel?

Answer 1

Yes, I can do a cartwheel. I love cartwheels! When I'm bored or hyper I do a cartwheel, just because they're great :D

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

I sure can! XD

Answer 4

yes i can-- i started when i was about seven and i taught myself--i'm 16 now--they are very fun to do and i recommend ou try them

Cartwheels are one of the basic moves in gymnastics. Practicing cartwheels will strengthen your upper body and legs and help you in learning later tricks such as round-offs, walkovers, handsprings, and more.  Right now i'm trying to learn how to do it one handed--but that'll take a while..

Here's how to learn.

1.Make sure you have plenty of room. Allow enough space to perform the move. It's also best to learn and practice on a softer surface such as a mat or a well-padded carpet.

2.Decide what kind of cartwheel you are going to do. There are two types of cartwheels: front to back and side-to-side. The directions here are for front to back. Front to back cartwheels are when you start facing one way and end up facing the other way. In a side-to-side cartwheel, you stay facing the same direction throughout the cartwheel. Starting forward works better because that is the way you will be starting for your roundoffs later. When doing a cartwheel make sure that you have the upper body strength to go over.

3.Extend your arms straight above your head. Don't bend your arms and keep your hands turned in towards your head, with your arms against your ears. Reach for the sky!

4.Point one foot in the direction you will be going. Turn the other foot slightly outward, for better balance.

5.Look down at where you are going to place your hands.

6.Reach with the same hand as your pointed foot. For example, if you pointed your left foot, use your left hand until it touches the floor. Your other hand should follow. While the first hand is going down, the opposite foot is coming up. Keep both hands in the same line that your feet started from, and your hands will point perpendicular to that line.

7.Kick powerfully so your legs come off the ground. Now you are balancing your weight on both of your arms, like a handstand, with your legs straight in the air and out in a straddle/split position. Keep your back straight. Think while you are doing it with this method - Hand, hand, foot, foot!

8.Look at your hands. Keep them super straight, firm and balanced. This will help keep your body in control and will aid your aim, agility and balance. Keep your trunk in a straight line from shoulders to hips. You should be turning in a position reminiscent of the spokes of a bicycle. If you're not, then try again and again until you get it.

9.Land on the opposite foot. Do this facing the direction you came from, front leg slightly bent. This should be the same position you started in, but with the opposite leg forward and both feet flat.

10.Straighten out. You are done!

TIPS-

Everything should be in a straight line. Put down some tape or something straight if you need to follow something.

Do a little running/hop approach for more momentum.

When your arms are on the ground and your second leg is about to come up, make sure to keep that leg straight. With your arms, you can push up a bit so your legs can go over without you falling.

Point your toes the whole time. This makes it look more graceful.

Lift your pointed toe off the floor and step forward slightly as you begin the move, for additional power. This same leg will have to bend slightly as you lean down.

Keep your legs straight and high as they come off the floor! This is what makes a good cartwheel look good.

Practice, practice, practice!

After you become good at doing this, take it to the next level and try it without putting your second hand down. You'll have to whip your legs around harder, but you can learn to do it one-handed.

Another progression is to do a jumping cartwheel; this is where the hands are placed on the ground merely for guidance. Mastery of this will make learning aerial cartwheels far easier.

If you aren't confident trying on your own, find a 'spotter' to guide you while initially learning. Finding a good gymnastics club can help in this.

Always warm up and stretch before beginning any gymnastics move, if you don't you could pull a muscle.

Do a hand stand against the wall. The cartwheel's like that, except sideways.

Try it downhill! Make sure it is a grassy area.

If you don't get it at first, don't be frustrated! It takes time and practice to get a cartwheel right.

Once you get it right, do it several times. If you don't, you might have to learn it all over again!

If you can't complete the move correctly, ask a friend to help.

For the first time you do a cartwheel, don't do it on pavement!!

Be carefull and try not to hurt yourself!!!!

Always try your bets and persever.

It will get better once you practice a lot.

Don't get discouraged if you can't do it on the first try or even the tenth try ( it took me like a hundred tries to even do a hand stand)

WARNINGS-

All gymnastics moves are safer when done in a gym, on a mat and with a coach to spot you. Better to be safe than sorry.

If you have any questions, make sure you ask a coach or gym teacher to watch or help you.

Don't forget to stretch those wrists before and after.

Tuck your shirt in unless you're dead set on exhibiting those 8-pack abs or more.

Never do a cartwheel on slippery grass or hard ground. This can be dangerous and lead to a slip or a fall.

Make sure you have enough room to fully complete your cartwheel without landing on something or someone else.

Cartwheels can be dangerous.

Be careful or you may get hurt

THINGS YOU'LL NEED-

A mat or a soft, padded carpet.

A spotter

Flexible Outfit. (Yoga pants should work just fine.)

A safe place to try it out

MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN!!!

Answer 5

Yep, since I was 3/4. I'm trying to get my ariel now :S

Answer 6

Yes it's not that special to be able to do one. A lot of people can.

Answer 7

yeah! I learned them when I was really little in a jazz class and then I took gymnastics for four years so I kind of relearned them their

Answer 8

I can... It's easier using one hand though. For me at least. I learned to do them on a hard floor, so I was forced to keep myself up. I'm very proud. I taught myself! lol. =]

Answer 9

Yes. I Learned Years Ago When I Did Gymnastics.

I Dance Now So I've Never Really Not Been Able To.

Answer 10

ya ... its not that difficult .......

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Answer 11

nope! wish i could tho :(

Answer 12

yeah i can, lol

i learned when i was in acro,

or w.e

and, got it finally on like the 59 th,

try:)

i learned how to do the splits,

actually, it was easier.

Answer 13

Yes, i can it took me quite a while to do it perfectly, my friend helped me, it took like 1 month :P But i LOVE doing one if you don't know how i HIGHLY recommend you learn! It is a lot of fun, and it is also fun learning

:D

Answer 14

nup, too afraid!

Answer 15

I can but one of my friends can't

Answer 16

Cartwheel, round-off, and one handed - yes