Power Move

Handglide

Intermediate · 5/10

The handglide is a power move that builds from turtle freeze and one-hand balance. The breaker spins while supported mainly on one hand, using body tension and shape to keep the rotation controlled.

Note

Powermoves can take a long time to learn and even longer to master. Build the foundations first, train safely, and do not rush high-risk moves. Progress usually comes from consistent practice, conditioning, clean technique, and patience.

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Difficulty breakdown

Difficulty is not only about strength. Balance, coordination, technique, endurance, and style all change how hard a move is.

Strength
5/10
Flexibility
3/10
Balance
7/10

High

Coordination
5/10
Technique
6/10
Endurance
4/10
Style
6/10

Risk

Injury risk for this move.

This section is separate from difficulty. It only explains the physical risk of practising this move.

This move is rated

Moderate

4

out of 10 risk

LowModerateHighExtreme

Low

1–3

Lower pressure movements. Still warm up and stop if anything feels painful.

Moderate

4–6

More balance, impact, wrist pressure, or awkward landings if rushed.

High

7–8

Harder moves with more chance of falls, joint strain, neck pressure, or crashes.

Extreme

9–10

Very advanced moves with higher chance of serious falls, head or neck impact, or injury.

This is a general training guide, not medical advice. Warm up properly and stop if you feel sharp pain or unsafe pressure.

Practice notes

Before you train it.

Start here

Prerequisites

  • 1Turtle freeze
  • 2Wrist strength
  • 3Core tension
  • 4Balance

Clean it up

Common mistakes

  • 1Not having a stable freeze before spinning
  • 2Letting the body open too early
  • 3Putting too much pressure through the wrist
  • 4Losing the centre of balance

Focus

What to notice

Look at the body shape and whether the spin stays centred. A good handglide should look balanced and controlled, not like the breaker is sliding randomly on the hand.

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Variations

Once the base version feels controlled, these are the directions the move can change.

Basic handglideHandglide with legs tuckedHandglide with open legsHandglide to freezeHandglide to turtle