How much harder is a standing back tuck than a standing back handspring?

Question

For competition cheerleading we will have extra girls who will be alternates when the season starts and we start going to the competitions. We don't know who they are going to be yet because our couch has to watch us at all of our practices from now until then to see who she thinks should be an alternate. There are going to be quite a few this year and I'm trying to make myself not one of them. 16 girls will be in the routine and about half of them have their standing tucks and the rest have a running and will probably get their standings by the season. I have multiple round-off back handsprings and my double standing back handspring, but I really need my tuck so I will have a better chance of being on the floor towards competition season.

So my question is how much harder are tucks (standing and running) than back handsprings (also standing and running)?
And about how long should it take me to get my standing tuck with one 1 hour tumbling class per week?

Thanks so much! -Sarah :)

Answer 1

if you have your standing and running 3 you should ask your coach to spot you on roundoff back on the floor. don't worry about it being scary the first time! I just randomly decided one day that it's time I learn it lol. For me, I honestly thought the process of getting my roundoff tuck was easier then back handspring, because it's just a matter of rebounding straight up and getting your hips over your head quickly. just like level 1. anyway, it took me about...3 months with about the same amount of tumbling class as you are taking and I didn't even work on it every week...

as for standing that's what I'm working on now, and my coach says that if I work really (like I mean REALLY) hard then I might have it by June. So start working now and you might too :) but I have been working on it for about a month and been tumbling more times a week, so...

anyway if bhs was a struggle for you tuck might be easier. so you never know it may just come really naturally for you. but, generally speaking you have to give it a few months.

Answer 2

Standing Tuck

Answer 3

I'm not going to lie, standing backhandspring is alot easier than a standing tuck. Doing a bhs you are putting your hands down, whereas a tuck you don't and so you have to really rely on your strength, power, and core muscles to help you get around. If you are determined to get it asap then you have to want it more than being scared of it. If youre scared of it then youre not likely to get it. It really depends on an individuals mind and body to estimate how long it would take to get it. Just remember to jump up, tuck your legs in as much as possible, don't chuck your head back, and it will be alot easier to get.



As for a roundoff tuck if you have a roundoff multiple bhs it should take you no time to get your tuck. Just get a nice high rebound, tuck in, head in, and rotate round. it's much easier than learning a standing tuck as you have the power to help you!



Goodluck and hope you get to rock the floor in competition season with your new skills!!

Answer 4

Well, a standing back handspringg obviously requires strength and self motivation to do it...

on the other hand, a back tuck requires way more power and strength of abdominal muscles and legs. So it is way different & hmm, a little more scarier than a backhandspring because you don't use your hands with a back tuck. It may take you around 4 tumbling classes to learn it and get it without a spot. Good luck & I hope I helped! :-)

Answer 5

Fake it until you make it! Keep trying and you will eventually get it!