Reach toward the ground as you lean into the roll. Your hands will connect with the floor as your body goes down as one unit in an almost straight line.
Don’t fling your legs over your body. Move your chin towards your chest to protect your neck.
Just like with the front roll, keep your body as straight as possible. When you jump, jump forward as you reach your arms forward toward the floor. When your hands touch the floor, go into the normal front roll you’ve already mastered.
You can use your hands to rotate your feet. Be gentle when rotating your neck. Go slowly and don’t push your neck in any direction that causes pain. You should stretch before every practice session.
You’ll land with your knees bent at about 1 foot (30 cm) lower than your regular standing position with your arms up straight in front of you. After you land with your feet on the ground, you can straighten your body and lift your arms in the air for a graceful finish.
Have a knowledgeable spotter stand by you as you practice the flip. The spotter should keep their hand on or near your stomach so they can help you rotate forward.
Good momentum comes from a really good jump, so be sure to keep doing your “punch jump. ”
Keep your abs contracted.
Bending your knees or bending your body down at the wrong time can mess up this flip.
Be aware that a front flip requires a blind landing. You won’t be able to see the floor before your feet touch it. But don’t worry! Keep your knees bent and your body straight and trust that you’re coming back down for a good landing.
