A word on fear

"Fear is a natural emotion, a survival instinct. It indicates that you should be alert.
Fighting or forcing away fear creates a counter force that will make you tense and anxious.
This will interfere with your chances of landing a back flip.

You need to release or forget the fear, not fight it. Fighting fear will only fuck you up.
You'll be ready when you're ready.
My advice for overcoming fear of this move or any other move is to do three things.
The first is to learn the technique of the move.
Visualize yourself doing it with perfect, flawless technique.
Feel it, and understand it COMPLETELY! Next is to rationalize it.

What is the worst thing that can happen? How could this bad thing happen? Why am I scared? You'll realize the worst that could happen is a small crash.
You're scared of pain, and pain is irreverent.
It will correct you so you won't make the same mistake again.
Having a spotter will minimize the chances of experiencing a painful crash to a great extent.
The last is to have fun.

If you're having to force the learning process of the move you won't get it.
When I was learning it the first few crashes weren't too fun.
Then I let go of the desire to land the move and just started focusing on what is important:
The technique, the thrill, and the moment.
I can't release your fear, you have to do it yourself.
Stop being frustrated and focus on fun."

Quick note about visionary focus during backflips:

"Why keep your eyes focused forward?
Because if you prematurely look back, your neck extends and your chest opens up
- meaning you create unnecessary arch in your lower back which slows the rotation and eliminates height.

Sure, the move works if you look backward and have a parachute chest as you advance - but by not looking back and keeping a relatively hollow body position, will make good for maximum height and rotation during the backflip.

For example, if you ever want a double backflip, you'll kill yourself if you don't maintain the hollow position with rounded forward shoulders: And the only way to maintain that is blind entry into the move - by not ever looking back for the ground."

-Quoted from www.Trickstutorials.com

Jia you people!
I hope this'll be some help if you are learning backtuck =)

Work hard =D

If you tend to lose interest in something\someone,
I urge u rather not start it in the first place.

Labels: performance