Get Your First Handstand
Why This Lesson Matters
Fear of falling is the #1 reason people hold back in handstands. If you don’t feel safe, you’ll never fully commit. Learning how to bail means you can train with confidence, knowing you won’t get stuck or topple dangerously.
How to Bail (Cartwheel Out)
Start in a handstand or partial kick-up.
As you feel yourself tipping too far, turn your hips to the side.
Let one leg come down first, like stepping out of the air.
Hands rotate slightly as weight shifts, creating a mini cartwheel.
👉 You land safely on your feet, instead of crashing on your back.
Drill – Kneeling Bail Practice
Begin on all fours, lean forward onto hands.
Lift one hand and rotate slightly to the side.
Kick one leg over gently, mimicking the cartwheel motion.
Repeat until smooth, then add more height.
Mindset Shift
Failure isn’t failing — it’s practice. Every bail teaches your body when to fight for balance and when to release.
Mini Reflection
👉 Which scares you more: falling forward (over the top) or falling back (not enough kick)? Knowing this helps you focus your bail drills.
Pro Tip
99% of injuries come from panicking. Stay calm, commit to the cartwheel bail, and make bailing a skill you practice every session.
Next Step / CTA
📥 Download: Handstand Safety Guide (PDF with bail drills).
🎥 Practice 5–10 low-height bails this week until they feel automatic.