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Where I should look during my launch?

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Before the launch, keep your head straight. During the flip, spot the ground for your landing.

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Where should I be looking at the end of a flip? Looking at the ground, I lose height.

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Looking at the ground at the end of a flip is fine, because it helps you spot where to land, and it means you are tucking in your head. You don't want to look at the ground when you first go into the flip, because then, your chest and hips go down, not up.

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How do I deal with my fear so it doesn't stop me from doing flips?

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Work slowly up to the flip or trick. Start out on a trampoline with a simple move, for example, and then work up from there. Sometimes you want to just push through your fear, but usually it is impossible to get rid of it unless your brain knows it will be perfectly safe.

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What if I land on my neck?

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It is very unlikely you'd land on your neck, you just have to make sure you do it properly. if you feel that you are going to fall, just place your hands down. Practice on mats/trampolines until you're really confident with the skill so you don't hurt yourself.

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How would I do a side flip if I'm 10 and really scared?

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Try to do it on a trampoline or gym mat until you are confident enough to try it on the floor.

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Instead of doing a side flip, I do like a backflip side flip. What should I do?

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I used to do the same thing often. If it's the same thing I do then it's a half in. One way to stop doing that is to not run too fast or too slow, to keep your head straight before the takeoff, and some people find it easier to have their lead arm at their ear right before takeoff.

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How can I learn to land on both feet instead of always landing on my side?

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You are under-rotating. Work on tucking tighter and/or getting more height.

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How do I spin faster or jump higher?

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To spin faster, you have to tuck in your legs and arm muscles. To jump higher, you can get momentum with a trampoline or something similar.

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I don't know how to front flip, is it necessary to practice it before starting?

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You don't need to be able to do a flip, but it will be easier to do it and get rid of the fear of jumping.

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Is it okay for beginners to use a small trampoline to practice on?

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Yes, that's fine!

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What do I do if I don't have a mattress or cushion and can't jump high enough?

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Try to get a spotter that will push you for momentum.

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When I do a side flip, where should I be looking?

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During your flip, it's best to look at something directly in front of you the entire time in order to maintain a proper rotation.

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Can I jump with two legs?

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Yes, that's the punch set up. Run into your flip and place two feet in front of you as you block in preparation for your flip. This gives more or less momentum, depending on your setup.

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How is this different from an aerial cartwheel?

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It is the same thing, just another name for it.

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What is the best way to learn to do a high sideflip?

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The best way is to make sure you have good momentum and practice jumping higher every day.

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Will this work in a bouncy castle?

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It depends on how you do it and it also depends on how bouncy it is. Because having a bouncy castle that is not that bouncy will mess up your flip if you don't do it right. But if the bouncy castle is bouncy, it will give you the momentum you need to execute the flip.

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