Since walkovers are relatively new to rhythmic gymnastics, there is little information available on what the correct technique for them is. The information I have included here is actually designed for artictic gymnastics, but the ideas and principals are the same. The main difference is that RSG gymnasts will enter and exit the move in different ways so as not to remain static, unlike the artistic gymnasts who must show a static presentation before and after the move - for the RSG gymnast is important to make it flow into the next move.

In rhythmic gymnastics, many variations of walkovers can be used - forward and backward, on elbows, landing on knees etc. One important thing to remember is that the apparatus must not be static - you can not put the apparatus on the ground or just hold it, It must be doing something! One other point to remember is that a walkover uses shoulder flexibility, not back flexibility - attempting a walkover with out having good shoulder flexibility will transfer the strain to your back which can cause back problems in the future. Another thing I should mention is that inorder to perform a technically correct walkover, the gymnast should be able to perform a good handstand first.

1. Start with your leading leg raised and move your arms backward, letting your head drop between them and arching your back.
2. Lift your leading leg high and when your hands reach the floor, push up through your supporting leg.
3. Your legs should be very strait and reach a splits position as you come over into a handstand.
4. Keep the second leg high and strait as the first leg comes down to the floor. Then carry the second leg down to finish the move.