Start in a Straddle one-arm handstand , or in a two-arm Handstand with your hands close together.
Shift your weight slowly onto one hand, then release the other hand and bring your legs together.
Balance by adjusting pressure in your fingers, keeping your body straight and tight.
To come down, put the free hand back on the ground before stepping or kicking down.
Form tips
The straight position is much harder than the Straddle one-arm handstand , where the legs can adjust the balance: the balance point is smaller and more fixed. It can take a long time to learn even after holding the straddle version consistently.
Push the floor away to elevate the shoulder of the base arm ( Shoulder elevation ), squeeze the knees and ankles together and point the toes to keep the lower body rigid.
Keep the weight on the inside of the hand, around the thumb and index finger, rather than on the outside edge.
Brace the Abs enough to accept a light slap on the stomach, but not maximally.
Risks
Too much weight on the outside edge of the hand increases the risk of wrist injury.
Warm up your wrists and shoulders thoroughly: all your weight goes through one arm.
