Horizontal pops from a long lunge. Contact the surface with a blocking action, rebound from it and land on stomach on a skill cushion. Bounce on your hands on the trampoline. A TumbleTrak works great for this drill. As the body rises after the repulsion phase, emphasis remains on maintaining a tight hollow position with the arms squeezing to the side of the head.
Many coaches suggest spotting the wall.
The arms at this point drop from overhead, downward, sideways and then forward in order to assist with the balance. Coaches should be aware that although landings are certainly important, emphasis at the beginner levels should be on establishing speed, power, lift, distance, etc. Drills Invert to handstand. On the floor, execute a hurdle and punch. Upon leaving the floor, and with assistance from a spotter, invert to a handstand on an elevated surface.