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How do I get over the fear of doing this? Whenever I do front flips, the water gets in my nose and stings.

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Blow a small amount of air out of our nose while you flip, and try to flip fast.

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How do I get my body high enough to flip?

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Push against the ground with your feet. If the water is four feet or less, go to a deeper spot.

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What would I do if I ran out of air while doing the back flip?

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Come out of the flip immediately so you can breathe.

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How do I get over the fear of doing this?

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If you are scared of doing a back flip, try to pinpoint the exact reason why. It might help to try doing some flips in the water a few times to get used to the feeling. Try having a friend or parent with you to watch you if you are nervous about getting hurt. Take a few deep breaths or listen to an upbeat song to get you excited. If you're really too scared, just don't do it.

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What would I do in case I don't go back at all?

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You will just do a simple back flop on the water. Nothing harmful at all. Just make sure to swim back to the top and try again!

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