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 Nov 12 2006, 05:53 PM
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ChiNk  Group: Member Posts: 289 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 162,138  |
So I was wondering...is there a way to learn how to do a backhandspring or backflip (they're different) by yourself...? if so, how?!?!
I asked some of my friends to help me with a backhandspring, or at least just support me, but they were too scared they were going to hurt me or something..... So..basically all I'm asking is...is it possible to learn how to master a backhand spring or back flip by yourself?!?! if there IS a way, then how? I know the chances of learning a back hand spring by yourself is pretty much impossible...>.< but yeah, it doesnt hurt to askk. |
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| *salcha4u* |
Nov 12 2006, 06:14 PM
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I practiced against a wall when I first learned it (leaning againts it then bending down backwards). It's also a good idea to know how to do a handstand.
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Nov 12 2006, 06:16 PM
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I used to do those, but I was in gymnastics for years, with the help of my instructor. If I tried to teach myself, I would be paralyzed, if not dead.
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Nov 12 2006, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE my whole team is bout to learn how to we go to a camp |
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Nov 13 2006, 05:14 PM
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ChiNk Group: Member Posts: 289 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 162,138 |
QUOTE(salcha4u @ Nov 12 2006, 6:14 PM)  I practiced against a wall when I first learned it (leaning againts it then bending down backwards). It's also a good idea to know how to do a handstand. ^um...thats learning how to do a bridge...I already know how to do a bridge... 
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Nov 14 2006, 05:43 PM
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Yeah, it's probably not safe to try to learn it without someone who's qualified to teach it. Like your friends said, you might injure your spine or head or something... >.<
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Nov 14 2006, 06:56 PM
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 Sing to Me Group: Member Posts: 1,825 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,808 |
don't do it yourself. you can do a handstand or even a walkover but a backspring is way to advanced to learn by yourself. it requires momentum and for you to throw yourself backwards.
try going to the gym and get instructions. |
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Nov 16 2006, 01:38 AM
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the best is to get someone who knows what their doing
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Nov 16 2006, 09:58 PM
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ChiNk Group: Member Posts: 289 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 162,138 |
there's nobody I really know around here REALLY well to help me with a backhand spring or even know what they're doing?
Okay...well. so its pretty much impossible? I'll have matts outt when I'm practicing (blue foamyyish oness..but they're pretty heavy), and my parents will probably be home, so if anything DOES happen, they'd knoww. |
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Nov 16 2006, 10:35 PM
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Do not attempt anything harder than a walkover without a trained instructor. A girl in my school almost died last year because she snapped her neck.
And don't do a tuck without a instructor either. |
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Nov 16 2006, 11:02 PM
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Sing to Me Group: Member Posts: 1,825 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,808 |
QUOTE(chinke3xcuti3 @ Nov 16 2006, 9:58 PM) there's nobody I really know around here REALLY well to help me with a backhand spring or even know what they're doing? Okay...well. so its pretty much impossible? I'll have matts outt when I'm practicing (blue foamyyish oness..but they're pretty heavy), and my parents will probably be home, so if anything DOES happen, they'd knoww. even if they do know, they wouldn't be able to help you much. snapping your neck could sever your spinal cord so even if you survive, you'd be paralysised. you could also damage your head or airway. get an instructor. it's not worth it. |
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Nov 17 2006, 04:17 PM
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ChiNk Group: Member Posts: 289 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 162,138 |
Okay...
um. so like.......um. dont you have to pay for an instructor and all that crap? i dont think i have the money for that. |
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| *salcha4u* |
Nov 17 2006, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(chinke3xcuti3 @ Nov 13 2006, 2:14 PM) ^um...thats learning how to do a bridge...I already know how to do a bridge... Well, getting the backwards momentum to actually do a bridge is the start to doing backflips. QUOTE(chinke3xcuti3 @ Nov 17 2006, 1:17 PM) Okay... um. so like.......um. dont you have to pay for an instructor and all that crap? i dont think i have the money for that. Yeah then you're screwed. |
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Nov 17 2006, 10:30 PM
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ChiNk Group: Member Posts: 289 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 162,138 |
^um..wtf
anyways. about how much does it normally cost to get an instructor or lessons? |
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Nov 18 2006, 03:36 PM
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Sing to Me Group: Member Posts: 1,825 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,808 |
why not ask your parents to pay for the instruction?
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Nov 18 2006, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(salcha4u @ Nov 17 2006, 7:42 PM) Well, getting the backwards momentum to actually do a bridge is the start to doing backflips. Bridges do nothing for backhandsprings, you're thinking of either a back walkover or a backbend. |
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Dec 4 2006, 04:07 PM
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ChiNk Group: Member Posts: 289 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 162,138 |
is there a specific step that a backhand spring starts with?...
my friend told me i should practice a handstand, and then just learn how to flip over after the handstand, but land on my feet instead of my butt..um..idk if thats true..is it? |
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Dec 7 2006, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,025 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,051 |
It usually goes roundoff-backhandpsring.
A hand stand wouldn't really help much. That's closer to a back walkover. A backhandspring has much more of a jump. |
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Jan 13 2007, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(chinke3xcuti3 @ Dec 4 2006, 1:07 PM) is there a specific step that a backhand spring starts with?... my friend told me i should practice a handstand, and then just learn how to flip over after the handstand, but land on my feet instead of my butt..um..idk if thats true..is it? the handstand would help with a front handspring, not a back handspring. when i do standing back handsprings, its just a bend and a jump. but obviously there's more technique. i wouldn't recommend doing them in the backyard even if you have mats. try a trampoline (make sure you have a net) or even a jolly jump. i learned on my cheer team with a tumbling coach. we did sessions at a local gym for $10.50 a session (hour and a half). but tumbling classes at the gym cost about $300, two days a week for 11 weeks. classes last an hour and a half. but like everyone else says, don't try it alone. it could only end in disaster. |
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Jan 14 2007, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(chinke3xcuti3 @ Nov 13 2006, 4:14 PM) ^um...thats learning how to do a bridge...I already know how to do a bridge... shes trying to give advice. the least you could do is be nice. .. |
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Feb 1 2007, 12:26 AM
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tracuer Group: Member Posts: 4 Joined: Feb 2007 Member No: 499,919 |
LOL.. you will only hurt yourself doing abackflip is you wuss out
The main thing is the fear, get over that and your fine. Try learning a backflip first, or BHS to get the feel of going backwards. With the backflip, jump up at your maximum height rotate, tuck hard bringing you knees to your chest and untuck. If you want good help, use tricksturorials.com/forum Its a great tricking place, alternatively go to a gymnastics centre, but seriously, I did mine on my first try, just don't be scared. Any you probaly won't get parylized.. Get a friend to spot you on your first few tries, so if you stuff up he can help you rotate around without smashing yourself. yay my first post:) |
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Feb 13 2007, 08:52 PM
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Quiet, Doggie! Group: Member Posts: 394 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 452,267 |
QUOTE(AlphaMoth @ Jan 31 2007, 9:26 PM) LOL.. you will only hurt yourself doing abackflip is you wuss out The main thing is the fear, get over that and your fine. Try learning a backflip first, or BHS to get the feel of going backwards. With the backflip, jump up at your maximum height rotate, tuck hard bringing you knees to your chest and untuck. If you want good help, use tricksturorials.com/forum Its a great tricking place, alternatively go to a gymnastics centre, but seriously, I did mine on my first try, just don't be scared. Any you probaly won't get parylized.. Get a friend to spot you on your first few tries, so if you stuff up he can help you rotate around without smashing yourself. yay my first post:) the fear thing is definitely true. when you get scared is when you get hurt. as far as the friends spotting you, you should be able to get back onto your hands by yourself, but your friends should help getting your hips and legs over. once you get your hips over, it's cake. |
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Feb 19 2007, 02:01 PM
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i taught my self how to do it on the trampline
i havent tried on the ground yet but yeah dont try it by youself go to the gym. |
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| *suddenly she* |
Mar 8 2007, 03:46 PM
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Odd how most people on here are all, "don't do it yourself."
My older brother just told me one day that he was going to learn how to do a backflip and he did it that same day... in the living room, too. |
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Mar 10 2007, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,025 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,051 |
He was lucky, there have been hundreds of incidents of broken necks.
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