When used under the direction and guidance of the workbook (included with purchase), the Handstand Homework Mat helps athletes to focus on the fine technique in perfecting a handstand, thereby improving gymnastics performance all around. This bundle includes (2) 60cm Fun Sticks and (1) 30cm Fun Stick that Velcro to the mat. The lower the Fun Stick, the bigger the challenge.
- Encourages handstand practice, the base skill of all gymnastics and tumbling, at home
- The mat is reversible and can also be used on the floor as a tumbling mat
- Features a Cartwheel Mat design on one side, and blue carpet with a 1.8m long, 10cm wide white beam stripe on the other
- Base mat easily folds up so the door can freely open and close when not in use
- Includes a 60-page instructional Handstand Homework Book that demonstrates the shapes necessary to achieve the perfect handstand
- Developed with USA Gymnastics National Team Coordinator, Tom Forster
- Available in four colours: lime green, purple, pink and red
- Fun Sticks supplied in random colours
Download the Handstand Homework Owner's Manual and additional blank workout logs.
Does the workbook come with the mat?
Yes, the Handstand Homework Book comes with the Handstand Homework Mat.
Does it come with the hardware necessary to attach the mat to the door?
Yes, door clips are included that will attach the mat to the top and bottom of a standard 3.5cm interior door.
Does it have to be attached to the door, can I use it on the floor?
Yes it can be used laying flat on the floor, in fact the opposite side of the mat has the Hands and Feet placement for a cartwheel.
What else can I do with the Fun Stick?
Use them for cartwheels, conditioning, create a frame or a stationary skill area for jumps. Place one 30cm Fun Stick low on the mat and two 60cm Fun Sticks on each side of the athlete to help create a channel for a straighter handstand.
