description Handspring Stepout Overview
A [handspring step-out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handspring_%28gymnastics%29) is a gymnastics tumbling skill in which the athlete passes over the hands through an inverted phase and lands on one foot before the other. In a front or back version, the legs separate during the skill instead of arriving together, so the movement finishes in a split landing or lunge. Gymnasts use the step-out form on floor and, in suitable variations, on balance beam to connect skills or control the landing.
help Handspring Stepout FAQ
What is a handspring step-out in gymnastics?
A handspring step-out is a tumbling skill in which the gymnast passes over the hands through an inverted phase. The landing comes on one foot and then the other.
Can a handspring step-out be performed forward or backward?
Yes, the skill can be performed as a front handspring step-out or a back handspring step-out. In both versions, the legs separate during the movement.
How is a step-out different from a regular handspring landing?
A step-out landing places one foot down before the other instead of landing with both feet together. This creates a running or connected transition into the next skill.
Where is a handspring step-out used?
It is used in gymnastics tumbling passes and related acrobatic routines. The step-out can help connect skills while maintaining forward movement across the floor.
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