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Blynch2
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This weekend I'll be attempting my first backflip and I'm really afraid that I'm not going to commit and land on my head. Do you guys have any tips on how to commit everytime. Listen to music? Think about a pleasant thought? +k for helpful answers -k for stupid ones
Mar 4 2013 9:25PM
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Plankton
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its much easier than you might think-find a lippy jump, and at the top just lean back and think about stomping it-keep your head tucked and looking for the landing the whole time. i listen to music beforehand
Mar 4 2013 9:27PM
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nshap54
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Really there is no easy way. You have to just huck it. After the first time though, you will get past the barrier and it will be so much easier. I personally don't like music, so thats your opinion. But you just have to commit the first time. The more you commit the less hurt you will most likely get, and you will probably land it first try! Good luck!
Mar 4 2013 9:29PM
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p-fo
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Stop thinking of it as "I have to commit or I will die". Just pop, look back, and just focus on looking for the landing and nothing else. It's THE single most important thing.
Mar 4 2013 9:31PM
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Blynch2
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bump
Mar 5 2013 10:16AM
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FroesenSkeeze
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Make a deal with God before you drop in.

But seriously. Get used to the jump first, if you haven't already. Then try to stop freaking yourself out. Concentrate on the basics like arching your back trying to spot your landing as fast as you can. Don't try them when you are tired, cause fatigue is the killer.

You'll be fine. I too have a habit of imagining the absolute worst possible scenario in every situation. Try to block those thoughts out, and never ever hesitate. Don't take 15 minutes at the top contemplating the shit out it either, cause that's the worst thing you could do.

1.Focus
2.Hocus Pocus
3.?????
4.Walrus
5.Mom's spaghetti
Mar 5 2013 11:35AM
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THEDICKBUTCHER
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bump your favorite tunes before and during.  Picture yourself doing it and stomping it several times from POV and picture yourself watching yourself doing it... if that makes sense.  Like how you would watch an edit except its you doing that flip.  You got it.
Mar 5 2013 11:38AM
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Stickity
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go fast. pop hard. keep your core solid. spot. keep your tips up.
Mar 5 2013 3:06PM
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Blynch2
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Alright thanks everyone +k
Mar 5 2013 3:49PM
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JzD.
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Dont think too much about it. I know its cliche, but usually when I dont think and just go things work out better opposed to me standing at the drop in thinking about everything that could go wrong.
Mar 5 2013 4:06PM
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Tikayt
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If you don't commit, you twist you neck. Twisted neck = paralysis or death, depends.
I'm sure you'll commit enough to overrotate, that's fine but wear a helmet though.
Mar 5 2013 5:04PM
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Gr0mo
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make sure you pop
Mar 5 2013 5:11PM
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Chinchi
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I found that if you can gainer into a swimming pool it's literally exactly the same. Just look back tuck and spot the landing. It is honestly easier than you think. Just make sure the jump has a lot of pop.
Mar 5 2013 5:15PM
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