Would this help?

Question

in ballet i don't have a very big arch but would it help if i point and stretch everyday? or would it just stay the same?

Answer 1

yea it would help alot. 1 thing you can do is get a couch that is very close to he ground and put ur feet under it and point

Answer 2

I have a great streatch that will help you get a GOOD ARCH in your foot.

1. get a partner to help you. Sit on the ground, put one of your legs out in front of you, it doesn't matter which one. Flex your foot.

2. have your partner grab the arch of your foot (both of his/her thumbs should be on top of your foot, touching each other).

3. Bend your knee a little bit (it should be about a foot off the ground). Point your toe. Have your partner keep their hands on your foot (make sure that your toes are touching the floor the whole time- and be sure not to turn out OR turn in your foot).

4. As your partner holds your foot to the ground, push on your knee. Try to get your leg flat on the ground, WHILE your toe is on the ground. This WILL hurt, but not a lot (don't forget to breathe). You probably won't be able to touch the floor, but that's okay.

5. Flex your foot and relaxe. Have your partner grab again (a bit closer to your toes), and repeat. Now, before you switch feet, put both feet together and point them. The one that you just streatched should have a better point (it should be lower than the other one).

6. Now switch feet and do it again!