Want To
Learn To Flip?
You don't need to be a gymnast. You don't need to be a cheerleader. Start from where you are and learn how to turn strength, technique and confidence into real tumbling skills.
Your Next Skill Starts Here.
Whether the goal is a first cartwheel or building towards handsprings, aerials and somersaulting skills, good tumbling starts with strong foundations.
Flips Aren't Magic.
They're Skills.
Tumbling is built through technique, repetition, strength and progression. Athletes work from their current ability rather than being expected to arrive already knowing advanced skills.
Learn body position, control and confidence going upside down.
Build the technique and power used in connected tumbling.
Develop explosive movement through progressive drills and technique.
Continue developing towards increasingly advanced tumbling skills.
Some Boys Already Have A Head Start.
Strength, coordination, air awareness and confidence going upside down can transfer brilliantly into tumbling.
But previous experience isn't essential. Complete beginners can start by learning the foundations properly.
Already loves leaving the ground and learning new movements.
Existing body awareness and floor skills can provide a strong base.
Tumbling gives that energy a coached progression and somewhere to develop.
Perfectly fine. Everyone has a first cartwheel, round off or handstand.
Tumbling Can Unlock A Whole Sport.
Athletes who discover they love tumbling can keep developing their floor skills or explore All Star cheerleading, where tumbling combines with stunts, jumps, performance and competition.
Starting Tumbling
Does my son need gymnastics experience?
No. Previous gymnastics or trampoline experience can help, but complete beginners can start by learning strong foundations.
Does he have to join a cheer team?
No. Athletes can explore tumbling without immediately joining a competitive cheer team.
Where is Notts Hotshots?
Our academy is at 12 Headstocks Industrial Park, Watnall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1AA.
How do we know which session is right?
Send us his age and any current experience and the Hotshots team can help identify the most appropriate current option.
Stop Watching Other People Flip. Start Learning.
Tell us his age and current experience and we'll help you find the right place to start.