Trying to learn how to do round off and split. guidance? ?

Question

i really need to learn these two things for my cheer competition in early november. please post guidance and instructions basically for both. what do i need to do to be able to do a good split? :)

Answer 1

About the only thing that will get you into a good split is practice and stretches.  You have to stretch those inner muscle and that can only be done with proper stretching.  Think of a round-off as nothing more than a cartwheel, but instead of spreading your legs on landing, you are placing them together at the top, with toes pointed and landing with both feet at the same time.  Practice, practice, practice, so you can learn a good balanced landing on your round-off....this is important if you ever want to attempt a back hand-spring.   I don't know of any sites you can go to.  All I know is my daughter goes to gymnastics and this is what she has been taught.