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How do you maintain your balance?

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Tanya Berenson is a Gymnastics Instructor and the General Manager of the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics. With over 25 years of professional gymnastics experience, Tanya has also served as a consultant to USA Gymnastics, has served as the USA World Maccabi Games Head Coach, USA Gymnastics Meet Director, and RAS counselor. She holds a B.Ed. in Early Childhood Development from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Start jumping up and down on the trampoline for several minutes. As you do this, you can create big arm circles to gain your balance. Also, look for a point that's directly in front of you, which will help you maintain your balance.

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How can I train for a front flip?

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Many people assume that flipping is just throwing your bodyweight forward or backward and hoping that you land. A lot of your flipping strength actually comes from your core, so focus on core training, along with asymmetrical training and repetition.

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I can do the frontflip but I land on my butt. When do I untuck?

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Untuck near the end of the flip. Before you flip, choose a point of reference. It can be anything you see without moving or bending your head, such as a person or a feature on the wall. When you see that spot again, you'll know it's time to untuck.

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Am I able to flip in a bounce house?

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Yes, and it would work just like it does on a trampoline. Just make sure not to hit anyone else inside.

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How can I do a flip without the padded mats?

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Practice the trick until you feel comfortable with it. When you do feel comfortable with it, take away the net and, once you feel comfortable with that, do the same without the frame padding. If you don't do the trick right, you could get thrown off course or bail on the trick, which could lead to some injuries, so just be sure you've practiced enough first.

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When performing the flip when do I untuck to land?

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You should untuck about 3/4 of the way through the flip when you can see the trampoline's surface below you.

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Can I do this while chewing on something?

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No, this is unsafe, as you might choke on the gum or whatever else is in your mouth.

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How can I stop myself from jumping far instead of up? I almost always run into the net in the middle of my jump.

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You can practice regular backdrops (or front drops) until you feel comfortable that you aren't travelling too far as you jump. Then practice your flip, making sure on your takeoff jump you are close to a certain side of the trampoline, try to lean back faster (if it's a back flip), and make sure to tuck.

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How do I do a cartwheel?

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An aerial cartwheel is like a sideflip, except you'll keep your legs out. Face the direction you'll cartwheel. Lunge with one leg. Kick up your other leg to give you momentum and twist as you flip.

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What if I am too scared to do a front flip again?

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Then don't do it. Or, take lessons or ask someone to spot you, and go back to the very basics of a flip.

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What do I do if I am too scared that I will land on my head again?

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Ask someone to spot you, or take a break from flips for awhile.

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How do I work up the courage to do a flip on a trampoline?

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Just keep doing forwards rolls. You can then start to jump a little between the forwards rolls, and land them. Or you can get someone to do it with you and hold you as you go over.

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How do I get over my worrisome feelings when attempting to do a front flip?

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I was worried at first too, but I saw my friend do it and I worked up the courage. Try doing a front handspring first, then try a front handspring with your fingertips, then once you can do that, you can try a front flip.

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