Q&A for How to Do a Forward Roll

Often people forget to tuck their heads in and keep their legs glued together in a tucked shape. Also people tend to put their hands down to stand up at first. These are all common mistakes.

After doing the forward roll, when you are about mid-way, expand your legs straight and push using the speed of your legs. It might take some time, but you'll get the hang of it.

Don't worry, you will soon master your forward roll. When I first got taught forward rolls at dance, I was too scared do it too, so instead I practiced on a sofa. Believe you can do it; imagine you can do it.

Learn everything there is to know about the technique. Knowledge reduces fear. Break the move down in as many smaller steps as you can think of and practice those until you feel absolutely confident about them. For example, from a squatting position, tilt slightly forward and put your hands on the ground. Then push back to the starting position. Or lie down on your back, tuck your legs in, and rock backwards and forwards. Try placing your hands on the ground above your shoulders. Find a very soft mat to practice the roll on, or even practice it under water in a deep enough swimming pool.

Practice at home on a mat. This will help you doing a simple front roll as the mat will be soft for your head. Make sure you stretch before you even start doing a simple roll. Remember, it's not right now that you will be able to do a front roll. So practice every day.

Make sure you use a mat or find a very soft area when you are rolling. If you can't find one, just go very slowly. You will gain confidence if you don't get hurt, and you can move on to more advanced skills.

As long as you have carpet flooring, a good amount of space and are careful. you should be fine.

You would strengthen your arms by doing different types of push ups. First, a normal one, then a modified one which is just a push up with your knees down, then a wall push up (a push up aginst the wall) and finally a push-up/dip on the beam. Do this about twice a day.

You are not doing it correctly. There should be no pain in doing a forward roll. Have an experienced coach or gymnast watch you to correct your form.

This is caused by irregular blood flow in your body. Remember that being upside down is not a natural position for your body to be in. The heart is used to pumping blood around in various positions, both static (lying, sitting) and dynamic (running). Repeating handstand forward rolls may prevent your blood from reaching all parts of your body, especially the extremities, such as hands, feet and your head, because your body is tumbling around. In extreme cases, you might pass out. Go slower, reduce the number of times you repeat this and increase the time you wait between rolls.

It is possible. Keep trying to do one forward roll with the most power you can, then try to add another one. Also, try doing forward rolls down a hill or incline.

I never had any gymnastic training, and I taught myself how to do a tool. Actually, doing a roll isn't so hard as you think. You just have to keep your head tucked in, so it never touches the ground. Gravity will do the rest for you.

This is about the easiest thing to do in gymnastics. Crouch down and tuck your chin to your chest. Put your arms over your ears and roll forward. You must push on your hands. Forward rolls really aren't scary. It is about impossible to hurt yourself, so just keep trying.

Try doing a handstand with your stomach facing a wall, only touching the wall a little bit. Then try holding a handstand off the the wall. Once you have your balance off the wall, try adding a forward roll. You will get it in no time.

Try and push your body forward when you put your head down, make sure to get enough momentum!

Always make sure you're going over both shoulders and they are square. If you're scared to go over, go into the candlestick position, then roll forward and try to stand. Once you're OK, do the forward roll from sitting with a spotter.

Yes, it is normal, and it will get better as you practice, however, if you are bumping your head on the ground while you are doing it, it isn’t good. You should try to not bump your head while you are doing it. Try it on a soft surface like your bed, sofa, or carpet. You can even spread big pillows, cushions, and blankets on the floor. If your head keeps hurting a lot, ask your parents to see a doctor.

The best way to overcome your fear is to just face it. Tuck your chin into your chest and go for it.

Of course! I learned how to do mine around 12 years of age and I do it all the time now.

No. Just be sure to warm up and stretch beforehand, and make sure to start off on a trampoline or crash mat or a mattress.

Try doing it on a mat first, and don't go too slow nor fast to get over. If you have a trusted adult helping you you should be able to do it.

Keep trying and eventually it will come to you. When practicing, make sure you have an adult who knows what they're doing with you.

You are rolling over your shoulder! To prevent this, try tucking your chin to your chest, and planting the back of your neck to the floor, then rolling straight.

All you need is your body and a spotter (if you're a beginner).

When doing the forward roll, have her place her head on a pillow and then do it. After that, do it on a mat. Then finally, try it on the ground. Have the instructor check she is doing it properly too.

You do not have to know how to do a handstand in order to do a forward roll! Just get low, head tucked in, and kick, to make yourself roll over. A handstand is more advanced.

You are not doing it right, your neck should not hurt. Try tucking in your head more (not much more cause you could get a neck injuries) and push off from your hands so the first thing that touches the ground is your back, not your head/neck. Make sure to keep your neck straight as you come out of the roll.