Mastering a wall back flip requires a solid foundation in back flips and good body awareness. It's generally considered easier than a standing back flip because the wall provides momentum and support.
Prerequisites
Before attempting a wall back flip, you must be proficient in:
- Backflips: A strong and consistent standing backflip is essential. You should be able to perform this move safely and repeatedly.
- Running and Jumping: You need good running and jumping skills to generate the required momentum for the flip.
Steps to Performing a Wall Back Flip
The process generally involves these key steps:
- Approach: Run towards the wall at a comfortable speed, maintaining a balanced posture.
- Jump: As you approach the wall, perform a powerful jump, aiming to land near the base of the wall.
- Wall Contact: Plant your feet firmly on the wall, ensuring your body is close to the wall. Your back should be close to parallel with the ground.
- Rotation: Immediately upon wall contact, drop your head back, bring your arms and knees up, initiating the backflip rotation. Your body should rotate from the hips.
- Landing: Maintain your body position, completing the flip. Land softly on your feet, absorbing the impact through your legs.
Tips and Considerations
- Start Slow: Begin by practicing the approach and jump, focusing on building momentum and getting comfortable with wall contact.
- Practice on Softer Surfaces: Start your practice on softer surfaces like grass or sand to reduce the impact of any falls.
- Use a Spotter: It’s highly recommended that you practice with a spotter to assist in case of any missteps or falls.
- Progression: Gradually increase the speed and intensity of your approach as your confidence and skill improve. Mastering the 2-step or 3-step approach to the wall, often seen in tutorials, can greatly improve the ease and consistency of your wall flips.
Additional Resources
Several helpful tutorials can be found online, for instance, check out videos titled "How to Wall Flip | Tutorial - Free Running & Parkour" on YouTube for visual guidance and detailed instructions.
