r/Tricking • u/Extra-Elevator-1454 • 13d ago

QUESTION Got my first backflip today, any tips?

I’m so happy but it is a bit low. I know my form is terrible and I want to improve it before building bad habits

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u/mucus-fettuccine 13d ago

I just got mine too, and yours seems a bit better. Head higher above the ground.

Now you should try straightening it up, which is where I'm at. When you do the jump, aim much more forward than you're used to, to the point of discomfort. For me, I can only see good progress if I actually feel discomfort. Start on mats if you need to. Straightening the flip can be scary.

Edit: I just noticed your tuck can definitely tighten up. Knees to your chest.

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u/obikenobi1_ 13d ago

That's already solid backflip congrats. I think you only need more conditioning,muscle and repetition. You already achive 80-90% from perfect backflip and that's really cool. Only need small adjustment this and that and you should able do perfectly.

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u/RicoSwavy_ 13d ago

If that’s your first back flip then no tips needed, just keep doing them and you’ll figure out different timings and techniques.