Handstand
Recommended Skill Analysis Tasks
Written Analysis: Analyze the following
- Stage: Identify the stage of the skill that is exhibited (e.g. beginner, intermediate, expert).
- Stage Characteristics: Describe 2-3 features of the movement on the video that is characteristic of the stage identified.
- What to Change: Identify and describe the most important aspect of the skill that will need to be changed for the subject to improve.
- Cue: Write the single most important verbal instructional cue to help the performer improve.
Video Annotations
- Copy the entire link for the online video file, the filtype ending in FLV (e.g. "http://www.pevideo.org/sites/pevideo.org/files/2011/07/filename.flv")
- Go to BubblePLY.com and paste the file link.
- Follow instructions to add bubbles and other annotations, perhaps even a webcam overlay.
- Copy the link provided at BubblePLY.com (just the link, not the embed code)
- Return to the comment form and share your work by pasting the link in the comment field.
Comments
Form
Stage: Intermediate
Stage Characteristics: The following individual steps into the headstand, when attempting to complete this skill showing that she has some experience completing this skill. She does not hold the skill for an extended period of time meaning she probaly was not balanced when completing the skill. This individual uses a straight armed approach when completing this skill which is very important for stability and balance when completing a handstand.
Cues:Pointing your toes toward the ceiling will help maintain balance and stability.
Handstand
Stage: Intermediate
Stage Characteristics:Straight arms with hands placed on the ground approximately shoulder-width apart; Straight legs, held together; Pointed toes so as to continue the lines of the legs.
What to Change: Keep legs held together in vertical position in order to keep the body balanced
Cue: Hips pushed forward, stand upright