Handstand Variations, 1.5 Twists+ (Floor Exercise)

Olga Mostepanova – 1985 World Championship Team Optional
Ma Yanhong – 1984 Olympics Event Final

Event
Floor exercise

Skill type
Hand support

Value
B

Known as
Handstand 1.5
Handstand double full

About
If you turn enough to get dizzy, we’ll give you a B, which is basically the same as a nothing. The code of points is a charity organization at this point, you guys.

The challenge of staying in handstand through that much turning while making it not ugly, and getting rewarded with an uncountable B, is why we don’t see it anymore. Though turning handstands in general are a real missed opportunity for modern gymnasts who can’t dance to trick you into thinking that they’re artistry.

Because gymnastics is a comedy, not a drama