Level 6 beam dismountt

[flipandtwist]

I'm having trouble with the level 6 beam dismount. I can do the second half (side handstand, twist off) but I can't seem to hold the regular handstand for two seconds and than connect it to the second half. Whenever I do, I can't hold the side handstand, long enough, or fall the other way then I'm supposed to.Also what are the specific requirements for the dismount?

 

[JBS]

Don't work the dismount...just work handstands...cross handstands. When you can hold the cross for 10 seconds...you will have the dismount.

 

[GetaGrip]

Personally, I put my index finger up onto the beam in my first handstand. It sounds funny, but that way I can kick up hard enough to hit vertical, but push away slightly so I can hold it long enough. Also, it gives me an extra boost when I do the 1/4 turn.

However, maybe this isn't for you. I've noticed that when I do the level 6 dismount, sometimes I start leaning to the side in my first handstand before this is necessary. Sometimes it's even sub-conscience. When I do that it gets me into my second handstand and over faster, but it absolutely kills my first one.

All in all, practice and remember control. Beam is all about it!