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Double Back Flip

Two back somersaults in one jump…

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Diamond
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The lowdown

Two back somersaults in one jump, tucked, landing on your feet.

How to learn it

  1. Jump

    Jump tall; two turns need more air than one.

    CueHeight first
  2. Set

    Set the first flip before you tuck.

  3. Tuck

    Pull your knees in hard to spin fast.

    CueTight tuck
  4. Spot

    Look for the floor on the second turn.

  5. Land

    Open out and land on your feet.

Why it isn't working

  1. IfTucking before you have height.
    ThenJump tall first; two turns need more air than one.
  2. IfLoose tuck.
    ThenPull your knees in hard to spin fast.
  3. IfOpening blind.
    ThenLook for the floor on the second turn before opening.
  4. IfLearning it on hard ground.
    ThenKeep it to pits and trampolines until it is consistent.

One of 4 Flips skills at Diamond in parkour. All pro parkour tricks

Why it's Diamond: Diamond because two full rotations leave almost no room for error. FIG does not allow doubles in junior freestyle.

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