An Ariel starts out just like a cartwheel.  To get an Ariel you do a dive cartwheel trying to wait as long as possible before touching the ground.  You need an aggressive kick to lift your chest.  Your arms can either be swung across the chest or up and back.  The arms should help lift.  Getting your lead leg around quickly is crucial.

 
         A back handspring is when you sit back, jump hard, and pull your legs over your head.  First you can swing your arms into a backward handstand.  But, the arms can not leave the area by your head.  When you just do a standing back handspring it is harder because you have to generate momentum from almost nothing.  The most important part is to keep your body hollow, drive your feet to the ground, and lift your chest at the same time
 

       For a front handspring you put your arms by your ears and bend your body at a slight angle.  Then, you throw your hips forward with your arms and keep your head back.  The most common error for a front handspring is to tuck when your hands hit the floor. 

 
 

       A back tuck is very common to see in cheerleading.  Your should have a great round off back handspring before developing this skill.

 
                         

       A front tuck is not an easy skill.  It is constant punches across the floor.  You start at one end of the floor, with a straight body and arms above your head, bounces across the floor.  Your heels should never touch the mat. 

 
 

       A front layout is learned after tucks.  This is done in a slightly piked position, and you must stay tight.  Just after take-off the gymnast must aggressively drive their heels upwards while lifting their chest and dropping their arms.

 
 

       For a round off you must have a deep lunge and a long reach.  You should be able to generate the proper momentum to keep your balance.  This should be learned after the cartwheel and before everything else.  You will see this trick at any competition.

 
 

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