Backflips

[Yusayoh]

Hey.
I need help with backflips. I can't seem to get enough momentum to flip myself. I can't seem to get my legs over my head. I've tried on a trampoline too. Same thing. Any tips or advice please?

Thanks!

[TKD_Andy]

hmmm.... cant get your legs over your head?

Cut your head off with a chainsaw.

[Yusayoh]

Hm...I'm not sure that would work xP

[shengoikee]

haha

just make sure you bring your knees to your chest and not your chest to your knees. if you're jumping nice and high and tucking fast and hard you should be fine. it's pretty rare to lack momentum if you've examined your technique.

[Yusayoh]

Thanks! I'll try that once it stops raining -.-
If I can, I'll try to upload a video and maybe you can tell me what's wrong if that doesn't work.

{EDIT}
Is using a trampoline worse than doing tricks on regular ground? If so, how much worse? I was thinking of actually landing the trick on a trampoline so I can get a feel for it then do it on ground.

[julianson]

um, i find it harder to get a trampoline flip on the ground, because if your jus learning things (like the backflip) you get bad habits and they skrew you over when you try them on the ground

[Yusayoh]

Alright thanks! I would at least like to get the backflip down on the trampoline though. Does this happen to all tricks or only tricks like the backflip?

[Towlie2110]

Ehh, I don't see too big a problem with trying tricks on a trampoline first. I mean to get over your fear at least. But when trying them, try to not bounce before you flip. Just get your feet level and without bouncing try and do a backflip. It demands slightly more technique.

[Yusayoh]

That's what I was thinking (on the fear part). Anyway, I'll try to get that video ASAP so you can help me with what I'm doing wrong.

[tf-flip]

hmmm.... cant get your legs over your head?

Cut your head off with a chainsaw.


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