Bboy: Head Spin

The head spin is an advanced breakdance move that requires considerable balance and strength. The maneuver involves using the top of your head to spin your body on the dance floor. Though difficult, with enough practice the gutsy head spin will easily become your finishing move of choice. Headspins are a trademark move of breakdancing, and one of the easiest of the power moves to learn. Like all breakdancing moves, Headspins can be dangerous if done improperly, so be sure to wear a helmet when practicing, and stretch before and after practice. Learn how to do a head spin and win over the crowd by following these steps.

1. Step 1. Start on your knees, leaning forward onto the top of your head. Place your hands on the ground in front of you, sixty degrees in each direction, so your head and hands form an equilateral triangle. Kick your legs up and directly above you, so all your weight is in your head and hands. This position is called the tripod position. Practice balancing in this position until it is easy to remain still for extended periods of time, which also builds up your neck muscles.
2. Step 2. While upside down, spread your legs ninety degrees, and while keeping them open, twist your hips clockwise as far as you can.
3. Step 3. As fast as you can, untwist your hips while keeping your legs spread and your balance centered. As your body begins to spin, pull your hands slightly off the ground. As you begin to stop spinning, place your hands back down on the ground into tripod position ("tapping"). Your head and torso will stop first, with your legs slightly lagging behind in rotation. After you've stopped slightly, continue to whip your legs counterclockwise to continue to spin.
4. Step 4. Initially, practice spinning for short distances, constantly tapping and returning to the tripod position so you can re-cock your hips to continue spinning. As you gain momentum from multiple taps, you'll find it is easier to maintain balance, until eventually you can pull your hands from the ground completely and continue to spin.
   

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1. Step1. Place yourself in the headstand position. Put your hands on the ground about shoulder-width apart and lift your legs into the air as you transfer your weight to the top of your head.
2. Step 2. Practice maintaining your balance in headstand position by kicking your legs in the air without falling over. Keep your weight on your head and only use your hands for balance.
3. Step 3. Learn to walk yourself around on your head by using your hands to rotate your body around your head.
4. Step 4. Use your hands to push off and spin your body as you twist your legs and kick them out to increase momentum.
5. Step 5. Lift your hands off the ground and maintain balance as you spin to complete the head spin.
6. Step 6. After a couple of rotations, briefly put your hands back down on the ground and repeat Step 4 to increase speed.
   

Headstand Spinning Safely
Breakdancing is a fun and highly athletic activity that is full of stunning moves and entertaining action. However, getting to the place where you can execute stunts like flips in the air, jumping into splits and head spins can be a dangerous journey. Doing these maneuvers incorrectly -- even in practice -- can result in serious injuries, paralysis or even death. In this article, we will discuss how to practice headstand spinning safely.

1. Step 1 Practice your moves on a mat. Always make sure that your practice surface is soft and forgiving. When you are learning to spin, you will be placing unusual amounts of strain on your neck and back, so learning on a cushioned surface can help protect you from serious injury.
2. Step 2 Wear protective gear.Wearing a helmet will help you spin more easily because it reduces the friction between your head and the floor. An elastic back brace can also support and protect your neck and spine while spinning.
3. Step 3 Keep your head straight.Twisting your head while spinning can lead to serious neck injuries -- especially if you fall over while your head is turned. A helmet can help you develop the habit of keeping your head straight while doing headstand spins.
4. Step 4 Hold your feet wide apart. This is also called "keeping your feet open." Professional breakdancers can cross their legs and even appear to be walking or running upside down during a headstand spin, but when you are practicing keeping your feet and legs spread apart will help you maintain your balance.
5. Step 5 Practice little turns. If you are not comfortable with headstand spinning yet, do small, quarter-turns instead of attempting a full 360-degree spin. You will be less likely to fall and you can increase the length of your spin over time until you accomplish a full rotation.
   

Warnings

Breakdancing is a very dangerous sport to learn. If you are not already familiar with the moves, see a trainer or other professional to help you get started.