1. The Forward Roll 1 Tucked – “Rocking” 2 Roll from shoulders
i) Head forward
ii) Chest moves towards thighs
2 Roll from shoulders
i) Extend body to develop momentum
ii) Tuck rapidly as seat touches the floor
iii) Chest moves towards thighs
3. Forward roll – tucked
i) Thrust forward from the legs to give a low flighted phase
ii) Tuck head in as the arms bend
4. Forward roll – straddled.
Place hands between legs and hold the chest down during the “push”

2. Advanced Rolls
Once you have mastered the basic forward roll, give one of these progressions a try. Make sure you have a teacher or partner to support you if necessary.
Straight leg forward roll
i) Hands move quickly forwards to side
of the legs
ii) Chest should remain down on the
thighs until the “push” is complete
Handstand forward roll
i) Show handstand – straight body
ii) Tilt body off balance
iii) Lower to shoulders as body
Moves forward
iv) Tuck head in
Dive forward roll
i) Hold body tension and lean
forward on take off

3. THE CARTWHEEL
Swing the chest and arms downwards and swing into a straddled handstand
ii) The body should be straight and the head held neutrally
iii) Press strongly on the first landing leg and lift the arms and chest sideways and upwards
iv) The hands and feet should be positioned