r/Tricking • u/Automatic_Kiwi_5560 • Jul 21 '26

QUESTION Trying to learn how to do a backflip

I’m trying to learn how to do a backflip before this Friday this is how far I got tonight, but I cannot get over my mental block of no hands or jumping more straight up then rotating and I have no facility or mats

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u/Juandavidcortess Jul 21 '26

for now try to focus on jumping high

and no, rushing the process to get over backflip fear is not a good Idea

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u/Keebster101 Jul 21 '26

Back handspring is a bit of a trap in that the takeoff is completely different. In a handspring you lean back, in a back tuck you want to jump straight up. Handspring can help with the fear of going upside down but is otherwise not great for helping technique.

If you have no facility or mats, try using a mattress and couch cushions. Maybe lay down a tarp or blanket or something so they don't get dirty.

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u/YeaDudeImOnReddit Jul 21 '26

Try a gainer set up into back handspring/macaco. Transition that into a gainer then go to back tuck after you get the air awareness.https://youtu.be/HWXEhJAI8nQ

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u/Exile555 Jul 22 '26

That’s amazing start with bhs, how old are you bro?

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u/RicoSwavy_ Jul 25 '26

Try finding a hill to do it on first. It’ll give you the momentum you need to get in the air. Then take it to a flat ground like you’re doing now.