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One afternoon, Anya invited Gemma to go to the park. They walked over with Anya’s mum and found a spot in the shade of a tall tree.

Anya had started going to gymnastics classes. She was proud of all the new skills she had learned. Whenever she was out in the garden or in the park, she liked to practice. It takes a lot of practice to be a gymnast.

“This flat grass is perfect for handstands,” said Anya.

“I don’t know how to do a handstand,” said Gemma. “Can you teach me?”

“Definitely!” said Anya. “Let me show you how to do a handstand first.”

Anya lifted both her arms straight up. She pretended she was at the Olympics, with the crowd cheering for her.

She lifted one leg and pointed her toe. Then she stepped forwards, put her hands on the grass, and kicked both her legs high in the air.

Anya was standing on her hands! She balanced for a few seconds. Then she kicked her legs down and stood back up the right way.

Gemma clapped. “Wow! You’re really good at handstands, Anya.”

Anya lifted her arms and saluted to the imaginary crowd again. She’d won the gold medal!

Now it was Gemma’s turn to try. Anya talked Gemma through every step of the handstand. Then they did it in slow motion, practicing where Gemma should put her hands and when to kick.

Anya was a very good teacher. She made sure Gemma understood what she had to do. That would keep her safe.

Finally, it was time for Gemma to try it properly. “I’m a bit scared now,” she said. “What if I land on my head?”

“Don’t be scared,” said Anya. “I’ll catch your legs and hold you up. Try to tuck into a ball if you feel like you’re falling.”

Gemma lifted her arms up high. She lifted her leg. She stepped forward, put her hands down, and kicked. Anya grabbed her legs.

“I'm doing it!” shouted Gemma.

Anya pushed Gemma’s legs back down to the floor. “You did your first handstand!” said Anya. “You were really good. Let’s keep practicing together.”

By Jess Connett

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