How to Do a Double Back Handspring

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Last Updated: May 12, 2019

Once you master a single back handspring, you are ready to learn a double back handspring. This article assumes that you have truly mastered the single back handspring; if you have not done so, you should not attempt the double as it could result in serious injury.

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Once you are comfortable with the above, try doing a back handspring and then immediately do another without pausing in between.

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How can I have a powerful, strong tumble for this skill?

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Make sure you have a good run and a good hurdle into your roundoff to ensure you have enough power. Also, make sure you don't go too high in your back handsprings.

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I'm too scared to do this, how do I get over the fear?

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Start off by simply doing two backward walkovers in a row, making them faster each time you do them. Then try backward walkover back handsprings, again making it faster each time. Gradually keep doing things like this and you will get over your fear. Just don't get annoyed with yourself because it will probably take quite a while. Remember, everyone started somewhere and practice makes perfect!

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Should I be able to do a backbend before I can do a back handspring?

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Yes. Backbends are much easier than back handsprings, so if you master your backbend, then you can move up to trying a back handspring.

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Do a handstand snap down into a back handspring it will give you the feel of doing two or more back handsprings.

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Practice a couple double back handsprings on a trampoline or tumble track. If you do not have this skill on a trampoline use these skills and drills to learn.

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Make sure that you have a coach or other assistant nearby who knows how to support a back handspring before you attempt it. Like most gymnastic activities, it is risky and could cause injury.

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Do not do a back handspring starting from a squatting position. Your head or neck (rather than your arms) could end up absorbing all the impact as a result.

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Lean back! You need to jump back as well as up.

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Serious injury, even a broken neck, can result from doing a double back handspring incorrectly. It is necessary to have great upper arm strength to avoid injury as the arms take the entire weight as well as the downward momentum of the body during the exercise.

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DO NOT DO THIS EXERCISE OUTSIDE OF A GYM. Any type of gymnastics without the proper equipment can result in serious injury.

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DO NOT DO THIS EXERCISE ALONE.

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