description Dive Cartwheel Overview
A dive cartwheel is a tumbling variation in which the gymnast projects the body into a brief flight before the hands contact the floor and the body continues through a cartwheel. Unlike an aerial cartwheel, the hands are used for support, but the entry gives the skill more forward momentum and a longer airborne phase than a standard cartwheel. It is practiced by gymnasts, tumblers, and acrobatic performers developing control of takeoff, hand placement, and landing.
help Dive Cartwheel FAQ
What is a Dive Cartwheel?
A Dive Cartwheel is a tumbling skill in which the gymnast projects the body briefly through the air before placing the hands on the floor. The movement then continues through a cartwheel.
Does a Dive Cartwheel use the hands?
Yes. Unlike an aerial cartwheel, the hands contact the floor for support. The dive entry still gives the skill a longer, more forward-moving flight before hand contact.
How is a Dive Cartwheel different from an aerial cartwheel?
An aerial cartwheel is completed without the hands touching the floor. A Dive Cartwheel includes hand support, but begins with a more pronounced forward projection.
What makes a Dive Cartwheel difficult?
The gymnast must control the forward flight and time the hand placement correctly. Too little projection reduces the dive effect, while too much speed can make the cartwheel difficult to land safely.
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