Q&A for How to Do a Somersault

You'll do the reverse of of a somersault. You'll roll onto your back and kick your legs over your head. Be sure to roll your head out from under you while doing this.

If something doesn't feel right, let an adult know and get some medical attention. You've likely just strained something, but a doctor could tell you for sure.

You'll do the reverse of of a somersault. Roll onto your back and kick your legs over your head. Be sure to roll your head out from under you while doing this.

To do a somersault, you have to start standing. Then,you lean forward and tuck onto your back. Make sure to get momentum to roll all the way over.

Try not to lean on your neck too much. And if that doesn't help, do neck stretches and pop your neck every so often.

Usually, you start a somersault from a kneeling position.

Maybe because you were feeling braver the other day or more energetic. Keep practicing, you'll be able to do it again, and it will eventually become easier and more natural for you.

Don't do a somersault over the head. Although when you do it and it makes your stomach hurt, it actually helps the abdomen. Instead do it slightly over the head; it will get rid of the weight on your head.

You shouldn't need too much momentum. When you tuck your neck and lean forward, you should naturally roll over. Just keep yourself pulled tightly into a ball.

You should learn it of you haven't already done so, but not necessarily. If you are learning, practice front rolls. Technically, a somersault IS a front flip, so is a front salto.

Lie on your back, put your hands behind your head, bend your knees and bend your body upward.

Just try to practice on a bed or padded soft floor.

Take a deep breath and blow out through your nose as you flip. What causes you to flip will be the force of your head and arms, so duck your head quickly, compact yourself into a small ball, and wave your arms to help you flip over. With practice you will be able to do quick flips, and even multiple flips underwater!

Try it on a trampoline or mattress until you are confident enough to do it on a solid surface again.

It would not be as safe, but yes, it is possible.

A somersault is one of the easiest gymnastic moves, so there's really no reason to be afraid. Also, it's arguably one of the safest.

Do it onto a mat or a foam pit then on a trampoline. If you stick your head out when starting to go over, you will fall, so keep your head tucked in and keep tight while rotating until you start coming down, then you spot and kick out.

You could try getting a little more speed going into your somersault so that you roll over well. You can also watch a youtube video to see what you are doing wrong.

Get enough momentum and you should roll. Also, try not to drop your back on the floor when your hands stop supporting it.