A headstand is more stable than a handstand because the area of the support base is larger with more points of contact
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The principle of stability is covered by all the major exam boards.
One of the biomechanical principles that all exam boards require you to know is the principle of stability. It affects performers across all sports, regardless of whether they are individuals or teams. Can you think of a sport where stability is not important? There are even sports that take place on uneven surfaces – think of water-based sports like surfing, rowing, sailing and kayaking.
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