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HOW TO LEARN A BACKFLIP

Five videos from Marcel Dudek on learning a backflip when you are scared of it. Start with the full progression on the Firstflip™ Trainer, then the three short breakdowns of the set, the rotation and the landing, then the setup guide for when a trainer arrives. Each post is the video plus a short note on what is in it, so you can see what you would learn before you press play.

Start here· 20 min

How to learn a backflip with the First Flip Trainer

Anyone who wants a backflip but is scared of landing on their head, whether you already own a First Flip Trainer or are deciding if one would work for you.

Watch the full progression →

Backflip mechanics, in three parts

Each under seven minutes. No harness needed — a floor, a bed, a friend or a set of rings.

Part 1

The Set

Anyone about to try their first backflip who wants to understand the takeoff before leaving the ground, plus friends and coaches who want to know where to put their hands when spotting the set.

Watch· 6 min →

Part 2

The Rotation

For anyone who can already set but freezes at the spin over the head, and for coaches who want rotation drills that do not involve flipping.

Watch· 7 min →

Part 3

The Landing

Anyone about to try a backflip without a spotter, and coaches or parents who want to understand why landings go wrong before they fix them.

Watch· 6 min →

Own one? Setup guide· 12 min

How to Set Up Your First Flip Trainer

Anyone who has just received a First Flip Trainer and wants to hang it correctly the first time, plus a parent or coach who will be setting it up for someone else.

Watch →