If he’s breaking the law, arrest him. If he needs to be searched, have him assume a searchable position on the ground or against a vehicle or wall and search him. If you want to give gymnastics instructions quit the police force and become a gym teacher.
You obviously missed the part where he was not responding/cooperating with voice commands - always so simple for the armchair quarterback who is never going to be in danger by close proximity to folks or have a job that requires such contact.