Topic: Just did my first frontflip outside, critique please? (video)

[derman36]

Hey guys i did my first frontflip outside yesterday and i feel great, not because it was a good frontflip, but because i finally conquered a mental block and i think it will lead to a lot more progress. anyways, it would be extremely helpful if you could critique this vid and tell me what im doing right and wrong. (i know that the flip isnt very clean and i will work on making it look pretty )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGmiykK_phM

[Jordan Strybos]

Hey man, congrats on your first front!

My only suggestions would be to jump higher, and tuck tighter. The form didn't look bad at all, it just needs to be sharpened up a bit. Really try to pop off of that ledge when you jump, and get as high as you can. When you tuck, reach for your ankles and pull yourself in with all of your strength. It'll feel much more comfortable once your rotation speeds up a bit and you are finishing the flip while you're still in the air, and not immediately before landing. Basically the best thing you can do is to keep trying them, and work out the kinks yourself. Good luck

[derman36]

alright i'll try that, thanks for the feedback! 

[Jordan Strybos]

Glad I could help post a video when you get it better so we can see the improvement!

[derman36]

i will definetely do so, im gonna drill these babies like there's no tomorrow, both in and out of the gym.