Topic: Backflip troubles.

[Jordan Davis]

So I've been practicing backflips and wallflips lately. I can do them perfectly on a trampoline. Tho when I land on the ground, like from an elevated spot or off a wall my landing always seems very hard, hurting my toes and feet. Is it something I'll have to build up? I am absorbing the fall well with knees and all. And also. I usually land with my back parallel to the ground. As soon as I spot my landing. My torso stops rotating, just my legs then come around. Making for an awkward landing. How can I practice getting able to land straight up. Perpindicular to the ground? I think it's also inhibiting flat ground back flips. Thanks for help.

[Steven Low]

Don't do them off raised surfaces. You are not ready if you can't handle the impact well which obviously you can't.

You need to work your technique significantly if you can't turn them over on flat ground.

[Jordan Davis]

it wont' let me add my videos, but i have some on my facebook. Impretty sure my form is okay. and the surface is only a few feet up..

[Jordan Davis]

so i should be able to do them on flat ground well? could there be a lack of strength in my legs to do it? tips or training ideas?

[Steven Low]

You probably need to learn how to land correctly without rolling as well.

learn the gymnastic "stick it" landing