Backflip help

[scobu]

Hi folks, just attempted a backflip for the first time a couple days ago. Wondering what the hell I'm doing wrong and how to correct for it. Just can't seem to get enough rotation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUzR0pSHII

[thereid]

Don't untuck so early, infact your not really tucking at all, so that would be a good idea.

[Tao]

Keep looking forward till you reach the peak and use your arms more in the air, you rotate them quite intense at the beginning and when you tuck they are just flying numb above your head.
It's like grabbing the sky and bringing the legs to the arms.

[scobu]

thanks guys, I'll give that a shot. the weather has been crap so I haven't gotten a chance yet

[scobu]

woohoo! pulled off my first backflip and it felt great. thanks again folks

[DraKe]

Congratulations! Now show a video! :D