SKILL OF THE WEEK
THE CARTWHEEL
The Cartwheel is one of the most widely known gymnastics skills. It involves a half turn of the body, and a transfer of weight from feet to hands, to feet again. The gymnast should start in a lunge position, lean forward, and place each hand on the ground, while turning ¼ turn. The legs remain in a straddle, a second ¼ turn is executed, and the gymnast brings the legs down, to arrive in a lunge, with the opposite leg in front.