shushh keep it quiet !!

[Tony2005]

Think Steve is just checking the map now......................

[bennythedip2]

Yes don't worry mate I'll be reminding him. I met him last week he's in training and on a diet, it's not the cartwheels but the stark boll@k naked bit that's going to worry the tourist's hahaahaaaaaaa benny

[billyboy]

Best we could manage was a 1 all draw benny. reckon its time our expensive star players got off the bench and onto the field mate. Good job we have a great goalie or we would have been 1-0 down mate Come on you irons

[bennythedip2]

No worries though, were just cruising at the moment, giving the others a false sense of security glk m8 benny

[Tony2005]

Oh dear have you seen who u have Saturday......................CHELSEA AWAY.

[bennythedip2]

2 3:'d

[billyboy]

Chelsea only 9 points ahed of us and we hav'nt used out best players yet! ... could be an interesting result either way. (besides you know how chelsea sulk if they loose...LOL)

Keep practising the naked cartwheels steve. not much longer to go now mate...LOL

[billyboy]

NEWS FLASH:
An area of Trafalgar Square is being marked out as a demonstration area. Speculation has it that a cart wheel display is to be held there in the future.
Star of the demonstration is said to be a leader of the world naturism society ... LOL!

[bennythedip2]

How to Do a Cartwheel


Cartwheels are one of the basic moves in gymnastics. Practicing cartwheels will strengthen your upper body and legs and help you in learning later tricks such as round-offs, walkovers, handsprings, and more.
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Decide what kind of cartwheel you are going to do. There are two types of cartwheels: front to back and side-to-side. The directions here are for front to back. Front to back cartwheels are when you start facing one way and end up facing the other way. In a side-to-side cartwheel, you stay facing the same direction throughout the cartwheel. When doing a cartwheel make sure that you have the upper body strength to go over.

Extend your arms straight above your head. Don't bend your arms and keep your hands turned in towards your head, with your arms against your ears. Reach for the sky!

Point one foot in the direction you will be going. Turn the other foot slightly outward, for better balance.
Look down at where you are going to place your hands.

Reach with the same hand as your pointed foot. For example, if you pointed your left foot, use your left hand until it touches the floor. Your other hand should follow. While the first hand is going down, the opposite foot is coming up. Keep both hands in the same line that your feet started from, and your hands will point perpendicular to that line.

Kick powerfully so your legs come off the ground. Now you are balancing your weight on both of your arms, like a handstand, with your legs straight in the air and out in a straddle/split position. Keep your back straight.
Look at your hands. Keep them super straight, firm and balanced. This will help keep your body in control and will aid your aim, agility and balance. Keep your trunk in a straight line from shoulders to hips. You should be turning in a position reminiscent of the spokes of a bicycle. If you're not, then try again and again until you get it.

Land on the opposite foot. Do this facing the direction you came from, front leg slightly bent. This should be the same position you started in, but with the opposite leg forward and both feet flat.
Straighten out. You are done!



Tips Everything should be in a straight line. Put down some tape or something straight if you need to follow something.
Do a little running/hop approach for more momentum.
When your arms are on the ground and your second leg is about to come up, make sure to keep that leg straight. With your arms, you can push up a bit so your legs can go over without you falling.
Point your toes the whole time. This makes it look more graceful.
Lift your pointed toe off the floor and step forward slightly as you begin the move, for additional power. This same leg will have to bend slightly as you lean down.
Keep your legs straight and high as they come off the floor! This is what makes a good cartwheel look good.
Practice, practice, practice!
After you become good at doing this, take it to the next level and try it without putting your second hand down. You'll have to whip your legs around harder, but you can learn to do it one-handed.
Another progression is to do a jumping cartwheel; this is where the hands are placed on the ground merely for guidance. Mastery of this will make learning aerial cartwheels far easier.
If you aren't confident trying on your own, find a 'spotter' to guide you while initially learning. Finding a good gymnastics club can help in this.
Always warm up and stretch before beginning any gymnastics move, if you don't you could pull a muscle.
Do a hand stand against the wall. The cartwheel's like that, except sideways.
Try it downhill! Make sure it is a grassy area.
If you don't get it at first, don't be frustrated! It takes time and practice to get a cartwheel right.
Once you get it right, do it several times. If you don't, you might have to learn it all over again!



Warnings All gymnastics moves are safer when done in a gym, on a mat and with a coach to spot you. Better to be safe than sorry.
If you have any questions, make sure you ask a coach or gym teacher to watch or help you.
Don't forget to stretch those wrists before and after.
Tuck your shirt in unless you're dead set on exhibiting those 8-pack abs or more.
Never do a cartwheel on slippery grass or hard ground. This can be dangerous and lead to a slip or a fall.

updated by btd.........Come on you IRON's

[billyboy]

Been thinking Benny. Cartwheels diagonally across Trafalgar square would mean cartwheeling through the pond mate. Can he swim?...or hold his breath long enough to make it to the other side?
the other think i wanted to ask was, What are the odds of him arriving at the other side with a Pigeon in his mouth?...LOL