How to Learn Gymnastics at Home for Boys
- 1). Purchase a gymnastics book that gives you the basics on how to prepare for and perform basic essential skills of gymnastics. "Simple Gymnastics for Basic Fitness" by Christopher Logan, is a good introductory book. Nearly all of these outlets will tell you to begin with the same basic moves. These include the forward and backward rolls, the handstand and the cartwheel.
- 2). Create a safe space to practice your gymnastics. If you are doing a forward roll, give yourself plenty of space (6 feet at least) so that you feel comfortable launching yourself forward. An injury caused by simple carelessness can make a gymnast afraid of a move, which may cause further injury in the future. Make sure that you are working on a soft surface, preferably mats but at very least carpet. If there is a risk of falling, create a perimeter of pillows to cushion the fall.
- 3). Ask someone to spot you. A spotter is someone who stands near you while you are performing a move; and ready to step in if you lose your balance and fall. A spotter is more necessary with difficult moves, such as handsprings and flips, but a spotter can also be helpful in helping you to become comfortable in a handstand and maintain it longer.
- 4). Perfect your basics. Before you move on to more challenging moves, make sure that the basic moves you have learned are easy for you. You should be able to do a smooth forward and backward roll, handstand and cartwheel with good form.
