Kick Up (Noun)
Meaning
Raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She started with a kick up, using the momentum to propel herself into a handstand against the wall.
- The gymnast's kick up was smooth and controlled, allowing her to transition seamlessly into a handstand.
- To get into a handstand, begin by kicking up one leg and then the other, using your arms for balance.
- The instructor demonstrated a kick up, showing the class how to use their legs to lift themselves into a handstand.
- With a swift kick up, she launched herself into a handstand, her body straight and her arms steady.