Learn a Back Flip

By Amy Van Deusen, About.com Guide

Performing a back tuck by yourself will most likely by a gradual process. Your coach will give you less and less of a spot as your technique improves, until s/he is mostly just standing there, ready to come in if necessary.

Many gymnasts find it helpful to try a back tuck off of a mat to give them extra height to complete the flip. You’ll also want to have a soft mat to land on.

Don’t give up – a back flip is a difficult skill, and it can take a long time to master. Once you do get it, though, it will be a very cool trick to have in your repertoire!


Thanks to Kelly, Haley, Lan-Thi, Lindsay, and Aria of Giants Gymnastics for demonstrating the drills and their back tucks.

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• Getting Started
• Understand How a Back Flip Rotates
• Learn How to Set
• Try a Flip on the Trampoline (with a Spot)
• Try Your Flip on Floor (with a Spot)
• Do a Back Flip All on Your Own

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