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Handstands · 12.06 · 6 of 8

Wall Walk

Athlete elevates themselves from a prone position on the ground to a handstand position against the wall by placing their feet on the wall and walking their hands toward the wall before walking on their hands back to start position.

Demonstration
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Rep Start
  • Prone.
  • Any part of both hands on/in designated area.
Rep End
  • Prone.
  • Any part of both hands on/in designated area.
Rep Requirement
  • Both feet must be on the wall with knees off the ground before either hand can leave the start area.
  • Both hands must be in contact with the wall line at the same time.
  • Feet must be no wider than the hands before the hands leave the wall line.
  • Both hands must return to the start area before the feet can come off the wall.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • Rep end is a valid rep start.
Measurements
  • Designated start area near athletes shoulders when prone. A standardized single distance from the wall may be used for all athletes.
  • Wall line 25 cm from wall.
Team Synchro
  • Rep start and rep end
  • All hands must be in contact with the wall line at the same time.
Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

POSITION

PRONE

Generally flat on the ground, not arching.

  • Resting on the ventral part of the hands.
  • Hands positioned behind the line made by the chin.
  • Chest and toes in contact with the ground.
  • Leg, knee, face or any other body-part contact is permitted, but no required.

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