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| + | An '''Aerial''' is a movement commonly utilized in [[tricking]] and [[freerunning]]. It is also common in martial arts. It is almost identical to a cartwheel, except without placing the hands on the ground (and as a result must be faster). |
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| − | Similiar to a cartwheel without the use of your hands. |
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| + | ==Progressions== |
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| + | *The most important progression is the basic [[cartwheel]]. Make sure you can do this well before attempting an aerial. |
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| + | *A high [[butterfly kick]] is also a good progression towards an aerial. |
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| + | *Once you have a good cartwheel, work on doing a one-handed cartwheel, an elbow cartwheel, and a basic cartwheel with your hands touching the ground as lightly as possible. |
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| + | == Tips == |
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| + | *Remember to push off your standing leg and swing the kicking leg hard to give the momentum you need. |
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| + | *Good leg [[stretching|flexibility]] will help. |
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 29 August 2016
An Aerial is a movement commonly utilized in tricking and freerunning. It is also common in martial arts. It is almost identical to a cartwheel, except without placing the hands on the ground (and as a result must be faster).
Progressions[]
- The most important progression is the basic cartwheel. Make sure you can do this well before attempting an aerial.
- A high butterfly kick is also a good progression towards an aerial.
- Once you have a good cartwheel, work on doing a one-handed cartwheel, an elbow cartwheel, and a basic cartwheel with your hands touching the ground as lightly as possible.
Tips[]
- Remember to push off your standing leg and swing the kicking leg hard to give the momentum you need.
- Good leg flexibility will help.