Drill

Drills

Gymnastics

Needle Kick Handstand Reps

Consistent kick to handstand without over-arching

8 min
3 x 8 kicks
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward consistent kick to handstand without over-arching.

Instructions

  1. 1Lunge with arms by your ears and shoulders pushed tall.
  2. 2Kick the back leg up, keeping it straight, and meet it with the second leg.
  3. 3Find the stacked line, hold two seconds, then step down with control.
  4. 4Repeat with the same kick power every rep — consistency first.

What to focus on

The first leg leading and both legs joining in a straight line.

Recommended reps

3 x 8 kicks

Common mistake

Kicking too hard and falling over, or arching to find balance.