Once you can kick up to a straight handstand, practice holding it for a few seconds longer each time. This will help you strengthen the muscles you'll need to hold it without a wall, and improve your balance as well.
How to Do a Perfect Handstand
By Amy Van Deusen, About.com
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- Why Learn a Great Handstand?
- Find a Wall
- Kick Up
- Work on Your Body Position
- Build Up Your Strength and Balance
- Try it Without the Wall
- Perfect Your Handstand
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