Back handspring/head problem

[bestgymnast]

Lately, when ever I do a back handspring at home on my mat(only a couple of inches thick) my head and my wrist end up hurting. Any suggestions or explanation or even tips would help.Does this happen to any of you? Thanks

 

[fliptwisttwirl]

Well do you land on your head when you do them?

 

[bestgymnast]

nope, I never have

 

[hawaii_gymnast]

Stop doing them at home
Save them for the gym

 

[Amusibus]

Maybe it is actually the lack of springiness in you living room floor. I mean a mat is softish but has no springiness= more impact on all your joints.