Help Please?

[Roll12]

I need help with my Cartwheel. I am 10 and my feet will not go high and straight above. Can someone give me some exercises or advise to help?

Thanks.

[Doubleback60]

Hey, I'm a level six and I teach the level three's on my team. It's really simple actually, keep your body tight! And as you pull your legs over, think about going over the top of your head and practice "opening" your hips.

** Opening your hips: Stand up straight, put your hands on each of your hip bones, then thrust them out infront of you. When you do this, you can also think about tightening and rolling your bottom under. Remember to keep your knees locked as you do this. Your hips should only move about two inches from where they began! Don't get too crazy with this!

[GBGCcoach08]

I am a team coach in florida, the easier way of setting up a dril for this is to practice your cartwheel next to a wall where you have no choice but to open up and slowly get closer to the wall until your legs are straight in the air.