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Monday, 19 December 2005
 

An acrobatic movement in which a person approaches a vertical face, takes one or more steps up the wall, pushes off into a back flip, and lands.

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1. 12-10-2007 17:12

I find this extremely dangerous and have no idea how I would practice this with out risking serious injury. any tips?
trooper223344

2. 01-02-2008 09:56

eiter giving 100% into it or just don't even try.
onlyhuman3

3. 01-02-2008 20:19

I've seen gyms where there is a spot completely dedicated to that kind of stuff. Theres like a paded wall and a mat underneath with foam under it. It sounds stupid but it works check it out.
That Guy

4. 01-29-2008 16:17

i wish i could do it :zzz

5. 03-03-2008 18:39

If you can't find some sort of mat to use, at the very least get a spotter. Even if you don't really need them, just having that little bit of support is all it takes to give you enough confidence to commit yourself to it, which is really what makes it successful.

6. 03-03-2008 18:40

If you can't find some sort of mat to use, at the very least get a spotter. Even if you don't really need them, just having that little bit of support is all it takes to give you enough confidence to commit yourself to it, which is really what makes it successful.

7. 03-11-2008 20:42

sounds dangerous :x.............................. .... cool 8)

8. 04-14-2008 19:14

you could always just use a mattress if you cant find a soft mat

9. 04-15-2008 10:30

it sounds really fun to do i think i am gonna try it :p

10. 04-24-2008 20:59

its super easy you just gotta commit to it and not get scared half way through it or you will get hurt. i usually just do two steps up then flip so i dont lose any momentum. try it in a gym if you dont wanna anywhere else

11. 05-09-2008 02:20

i just started with this stuff and idk where to start can u guys help me?? :x

12. 07-25-2008 11:25

You just get a mat or a mattress and run up the wall at a slight angle so when you come down you land on it. Also I've done a back flip on my trampoline and landed on my head and I was doing a front flip about 10 seconds later.

13. 07-25-2008 11:28

So it takes more than you would think to hurt yourself bad.

14. 07-28-2008 08:35

Personally I wouldn't try it without doing a back flip on a trampoline first successfully. At least on the trampoline you have a soft landing.

15. 11-16-2008 13:50

It greatly helps if you learn to do a standing backflip very smooth. 
Once you get that down, find a wall, preferably a brick wall that is perpendicular to grass. 
After you've mastered a Backflip on horizontal ground and found a wall, run towards the wall, jump up as if you are going to do it, but only plant you foot and get a feel of the wall. 
Then, if you feel that you are confident enough, try to run towards the wall, plant your foot about chest-high, and flip. 
 
NOTES: 
1. You CANNOT hesitate 
2. It greatly helps if you have a friend the same skill level as you trying it with you 
3. Have Fun

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