I seriously think I can do one... but it's not like I am going to try to launch my body and flip backwards on a whim.


How does one figure out they can do it without breaking their neck?



I'm 6'2" also... and I think it looks cooler when big guys can do it.


Any help!?

 

start on a big trampoline. Then when you have it down try it on mats...then when you have that down do it on solid ground.

 

The head guy of the blue band does two every home football game h: ask him

 

The way martial artists learn is you have two guys with a belt in your lower back and you jump backwards doing a flip and they literally "flip" you with the belt. The more you do it your body learns and you won't need the belt anymore.

 

I learned to do it on a trampoline. Its one of those trial and error things.


6'2''? good grief, im only 5'0'', lordy.

 

I might just go for it myself on the grass since I don't own a trampoline.


Is this something I should videotape just in case I hurt myself? So the paramedics and my family can see what went wrong?

 

simple the interwebz

http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Backflip

 

or post on youtube

 

This should help you.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=521NIVPIxWs

 

Easy way of preparing your body for a back flip.

1) Lean up against a wall (back to wall)
2) Put hands on wall, above your head, fingers down
3) Slowly walk your hands to the ground

Before you know it you'll be able to arc your back with ease and then all that's left is to swing your feet over.