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HANDICRAFTS ICr Cartwheel Stand in position at one end of the room, and face the left wall. Place the left foot in front of the right about 14 inches, all weight on it. Raise the arms straight above the head. Bend over, and place the left hand on the floor about 6 inches to the left of the extended foot (left foot). Turning from the waist, swing the right arm to the left, and place’ hand on floor about 12 inches from the left hand. At the same time, swing the legs into the air, right leg first. Push off from the left leg, and with the left leg following the right, go into a Hand Stand position. Do not hold this position, but swing directly over, and- ing first on the right foot and then on the left. Bring the hands above the head, and you will find yourself once more in an erect position. While the legs are.in the air, keep them well spread apart. This is a left cartwheel. The right cartwheel is, of course, the exact opposite. IC2 How to do a Handspring At first, a short run is helpful, but can be dispensed with later on. At the end of the run, bring the hands down quickly to the floor, tuck the head well in and under (but do not touch it to the floor), and swing the body and feet up- wards sharply and without hesitation. As soon as you feel that your body is over and beginning to drop, try to take your hands from the ground, at the same time swinging the whole body upward, pushing up vigorously with the chest. As the feet near the ground, curl them in and backwards, and so up to the standing position again. You must work quickly and fearlessly throughout. 95