Physics of Sports: back handspring
Project Description: Over seven work days, three teammates and I created a video explaining the physics behind a back handspring. We planned for the first two days, then created a storyboard laying out each slide and a script with each of the voiceovers for those slides. Next, we filmed a number of clips to use throughout the video. The last days, we edited the clips to thoroughly explain each step.
A back handspring is a motion where the gymnast flips backwards onto their hands, swinging their legs to land on their feet. To do this, it is necessary for one to swing their arms to transfer the weight backwards, bend their legs before pushing off, arc their back while flipping, reach backwards with their hands, and bend their legs when landing. Watch the video below to learn more!
A back handspring is a motion where the gymnast flips backwards onto their hands, swinging their legs to land on their feet. To do this, it is necessary for one to swing their arms to transfer the weight backwards, bend their legs before pushing off, arc their back while flipping, reach backwards with their hands, and bend their legs when landing. Watch the video below to learn more!