Gymnastics Term of the Day

Back Walkover:
Back walkovers can be performed on floor or beam.  It is taught in the lower levels of gymnastics on floor and in the higher levels of gymnastics on beam.  There are many progressions before performing a back walkover (e.g. bridge, bridge kick-over, back bend, back bend kick-over)

In a back walkover, the gymnast starts in a standing position, then:

• Lifts one leg up and arches back until his/her hands touch the ground
• Pushes off the leg on the ground and shifts his/her weight to his/her hands
• Passes through a handstand position, with legs close to or in a split position
• Steps down from the handstand

(courtesy of about.com)

Here is video from YouTube that shows you how the back walkover is performed on floor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIzCqy-R9oo (courtesy of expertvillage).