The Bottom Line
The Core Athletics' Back Handspring Trainer is the first piece of equipment of its kind. After thoroughly testing this product, Core Athletics felt like they had developed something that would revolutionize the way cheerleaders learn back handsprings and in my opinion, they have. If your program teaches back handsprings, then an investment in the Back Handspring Trainer should be at the top of your list of equipment.
Pros
- First cheerleading equipment of its kind
- Coaches don't have to do "hands on" spotting
- Enables students to learn a back handspring faster
- Safe and effective
- Well constructed and designed by a company you can trust
Cons
- A bit pricey to purchase for individuals
Description
- Well constructed and appears very durable.
- Not too heavy; but heavy enough to be stable.
- Adjustable height to fit students of all sizes.
- Adaptable to help learn other skills like a front walk over.
- Fun for students to use, thus they practice more.
- No more hands on spotting for coaches. They can now concentrate on watching their students more closely.
- Coaches can instruct more students and do it faster. Pupils aren't standing around waiting on instructions.
- Thoroughly tested in a wide variety of learning environments.
Guide Review - Back Handspring Trainer from Core Athletics
Well constructed, stable, and best of all a piece of equipment that not only works for your students, but also for you, the coach or instructor. The Back Handspring Trainer will allow you to stop using hands on spotting so you can better concentrate on your students form and technique while teaching them a back handspring. Students love practicing on the Back Handspring Trainer which in turn makes them practice more and get their back handspring faster. It's a win-win situation for both students and coaches.