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How do you do a backflip?

How to do a backflip?

  • How can I learn and train to do a backflip from the ground. I really want to stand out in school and impress the boys so I want to learn how to do a backflip?? Can you please tell me how to train, and to not get hurt. Thanks x

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    I perform acrobatics on a weekly basis, training around 4-5 times a week, I can perfectly tell you that once you have learnt this move, it is quite possibly one of the most simple things to do within you life, I would start by practising on the trampoline, if it makes you feel comfortable have someone "Spot" you (Spot meaning where they stand in and support you all the way around until landing back on your feet, this will increase your confidence when performing the backflip) If your just not getting it then watch Youtube tutorials personaly I would recommend Ryan Doyle's tutorial, although he has a weird method it helps other methods and techniques whilst within the process. So now lets go onto the actual stages of a backflip 1. Start by keeping your feet flat to the floor, although you may start by standing on your tip toes I can assure you it does NOT help or make it any easier so refrain from doing this. 2. Place your hands within eye level and focus your eyes onto something to help you concentrate, start by jumping 3-4 times and tucking your legs into your arms. 3. Proceed to then jump up lock your shoulders as far back as possible tipping your head only the slightest. Do NOT tip your head back otherwise you will not gain momentum and it could result in a risky fall. 4. Keep practasing this until you land as close to your feet as possible, start on the trampoline with even a matress or a big quilt to take out any impact on landing. Trust me! You will get this eventually... You can then proceed to go for doubles, like me! I am able to perform them in my bedroom, thats how confident you can get with them, so dont give up!

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Well you need to try to do it on a trampoline first, on a mat second, and then on the ground. What you first need to do is squat down a little when you swing your arms back, then jump UP as high as you can, NOT back, with your arms up above your head and straight pulling up, then once you have reached full height pull your legs into your chest by grabbing underneath your legs where your knees would be and then you should land. Remember to not throw your head back when doing this and you might want to get someone to spot when you are beginning to do it on the ground. Another thing that would help is getting into a tumbling class at a cheer gym. You should also watch videos of cheerleaders or gymnasts doing a standing back tuck because they will show how to safely and properly do a back flip. I hope this helps, good luck!

Breanna

Youtube has loads of people trying to do tutorials pick the one you think will work best. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+do+a+backflip+&oq=how+to+dow++&aq=0s&aqi=g-s10&aql=&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=183l2075l0l3318l12l12l2l0l0l0l150l1009l6.4l10l0 I used these guys (strength project) tutorial to learn hand stands and then went on to back flips. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SYRNsqpFoA

MARK P

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