How do you do a backhand spring?

How can i get my backhand spring on my own?

• I have been going to a gym and i just can't seem to get it. How can i learn my backhand spring on my own?(without hurting myself)

• Answer:

  First, do it on a trampoline with a spotter. Do them over and over again until you are comfortable doing it without the spotter. Whenever I can't seem to get a skill on my own, my coach will give me a heavy spot on the first few, then gradually reduce the spot until he isn't even touching me. Remember when you do it to sit (as if in a chair), swinging your arms down, then when you feel as if you're going to fall backwards, swing your arms back up and push off your legs as hard as you can. As soon as your hands hit the ground, pop off your shoulders to land. Then once you can do it on your own there, move to a rezi or crash mat. Again, have your coach reduce the spotting until he isn't touching you and you're doing it on your own. Then move to the floor, and do it all over again. But to be completely honest, this is going to take time, and you are going to have to do dozens (probably more) before you get it. It's not going to happen overnight. The only way to get it is to practice. If you're nervous, take a second before you do it to close your eyes and picture yourself doing it perfectly, as many times as you need to to build your confidence. Then when you're ready, you can always have your coach count to three (one, two, three, GO!) and you have to go when he says go. That always helps me, because I don't have time to think about it, I just have to do it. There's no reason to be nervous, though. Also, I reccomend doing some arm strenthening excercies, such as pushups and chin ups, because you can't do it without enough strength. Good luck xx :]