OT just threw it!!!

[flip4me#1]

I just got my roundoff-back handspring-backflip without a spot and without mats. It is awesome. Still working on the back tuck, though--anyone got tips for those??

 

[gracefulone]

congrats! Have you been working on tucks a lot lately? Remember to set a lot.

 

[flip4me#1]

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Thank yooouuuuuuu! No, I haven't been working on them so much lately. I try at home, but my only home spotter is many states away. My dad doesn't have a clue, so he could be dangerous(ha ha). Thanx for the encouragement--I will post again when I get it.

 

[kls0418]

Congrats! Keep working on it and it will come along. Just remember to set and bring your knees up.

 

[MartinaE]

Wow, that`s awesome!! Congratulations!
I`m sure it won`t be long until you`ll get the back tuck!

 

[flip4me#1]

Thank you-- i have almost got my back tuck now, but i set back and up and always end up crashing....all good, though!

 

[united team girl]

Dont forget to set. And Dont throw your head back. Once you get that, you will be able to find the landing.

 

[PeaceLoveGymnastic]

Hey, my coach always talks about setting... when you set make sure you stay tight and push your hips forward a bit... and your arms shouldn't go past your ears. when they go to far they really aren't doing anything, stopping them is the key.

Hope i helped!