Gymnast Flip Question?
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If the initial angular velocity is 3.0 and the final is 5.2, then the average would be 4.1 rev/sec.  The inverse of this is .244 seconds per revolution.  1-1/2 revolutions would take 1.5 * .244 and this would be .366 seconds.
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me to but what I have learned the past few days is not to focus so much of the kickflip motion. After you pop the board straight up just roll your flip foot casually of the side of the board, not hard. The initial pop in between your legs is where the energy needs to be. I hope this helps its hard to explain one of the hardest flip tricks through a computer. Good luck
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Gymnastics and I'm not just saying that since i absolutely LOVE gymnastics.Just like gymnastics, figure skating is judged by judges of that sport. First off, in figure skating you must have balance right? Well then try out the beam! Try walking across it with your eyes closed! Then try doing tricks on the beam. If you have a lot of balance you will be able to be a great skater! If you want to be able to do tricks and spins...then you must practice that during gymnastics. Plus, gymnastics is the best sport in the world. It is so fun! And....its not as hard as you think it is. Learning how to do flips and stuff during gymnastics will really help you preform tricks on the ice! Good luck! :))
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honey, your using ollie too much darlin'. your a beginner and i would sound like a pro and all but your just too little to handle all those stunts, sweetheart, ok? also i know how to kick flip easy. you just kick real hard on the end of the board and it will come right up to you. dont be scared, hun. you just catch it right before you fall backwords, ya get it now? \n\nand also dont go on the streets and all those dangerous stuff ok honey? i'm gonna protect ya from fallin. i'm just here and i'm like all these other regular people. i'm just old. i live in an old cabin with 2 cats and 4 dogs. trust me honey, it aint pretty. just pop a wheelie, two ollies over a hill, oh ya and i almost forgot hun, your gear and all that stuff to be safe. make sure you always have ya helmet. also knee pads and elbow pads. anyways good luck and try not to hurt ya self! i'll be right here waitin!
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practice. squat while swinging your arms backwords for momentum. as you begin the backflip swing your arms forward and up while you spring with your legs up and backwords. best to try this into a pool or a foam pit. this way you land on something soft if it does not workout. as you lift off the ground tuck in word (some put their chest between thier legs) and watch for the ground as you begin to land. that is the best i can explain it. try practicing into a pool or something soft so when you land it is soft. you don't want to land on your head.
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A flip turn is done by basically gliding into the wall and flipping into a back-stroke glid and eventually turning back onto your front. With your momentum carrying you into the wall, tuck your head under so your upper torso will be on its back. Your legs will follow over and the momentum will carry your legs into the wall. In the glide position on your back slowly turn back onto your front. As you improve and get your orientation you will be able to flip while on your side, and will be able to more efficiently do your turn. Things to watch when turning, work on your timing coming into the wall. You will need to be able to judge when you should start your flip turns, that's what the T on the lane lines are for. Keep from going to deep when doing your turns. Keep your body stream lined into the wall and coming off the wall. Think of your body as hinged at your hips and keep both halves extended when flipping - only the hinge bends. Good luck.
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oh dude, that ones tough. You gotta get in the air like a regular ollie, then you flip the board around.
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If your going to try out for team make sure you take some classes so you are ready (duh).  Do you have balance?  Do you have skills for bars?  There is a lot more than just tumbling in gymnastics.  It helps if you work out on your free days.  Some times a individual instructor like a gymnastics coach is good.  Make sure you stretch a lot too.  Splits are essential in gymnastics.\n(please vote me best answer)\nP.S.  You don't need a front tuck for level 5.\nLevel 4-bars, windmill,pull over, back hip circle. Floor, roundoff backhandspring, back extension roll to push up position.  Vault, handstand flat back onto mat.  Beam, handstand, dismout.\n\nLevel 5-bars,kip,front hip circle, high bar kip, squat on. Floor, roundoff 2 back handsprings, front handspring,150 degree split leap(side of your choice),dive forward roll.Vault, fronthandspring over standard vault. Beam, cartwheel, half turn, handstand, dismout, bigger than 90 degree split leap.\n\nLevel 6-bars, flyaway, clear hip, kips, baby giant. Floor, roundoff back handspring backtuck,front tuck,almost 180 split leap, front handspring step out into front handspring. Vault, fronthandspring over standard vault. Beam, backwalkover, full turn will arms up, bad leg half turn, handstand hold for 2 sec. into dismout.\n\nI don't know the rest because there are optional skills for 7,8,9 & 10.
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Below is an excert from the site I have given you.  Its pretty good as it explains all the apparatus and the moves in detail.  I hope this helps.\n\n• FLOOR EXERCISE\nThe floor exercise gives gymnasts the chance to express their personalities through their music choice and choreography. Gymnasts often get energy from the crowd and they usually welcome audience participation in clapping to the beat. Throughout the routine, the gymnast must harmoniously blend these elements while making versatile use of the 40-foot by 40-foot floor space, changing both the direction and level of movement.\n\nThe quality of grace may be disguised by movements of playful theatrics, but look for a dancer-like command of music, rhythm and space. The gymnastics elements should flow freely into each other while the leaps cover impressive distances and the turns add excitement to the music.\n\nThe floor routine is choreographed to music, lasting no more than 90 seconds and covering the entire floor area. There are several special requirements, such as an acrobatic series with at least two “saltos” and one dance direct connection with a minimum of two leaps, each taking off of one leg.
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It depends. Some people can learn back flips in 5 minutes and some people can't learn it for many years. It all depends. If you have any more questions, e-mail me at usagymnast_perfect10@yahoo.com good luck!
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when you go for your olie. move your front leg at about a 45 degree angle toward the nose instead of strait toward it. the board should atomaticaly flip.
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i have a roundoff flipflop one and a half punch front on floor and a front handspring  layout layout. on beam i can do a backwalkover flipflop and a back tuck. on bars just a simple level 8 rountine and toe hects. on vault i did a pike tsuke but now i am working urchanko fulls in the pit.
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Thats easy. All you do is put a few Gymnastics mats infront of u, and run, lunge put ur hands on the mat as if u were doing a really fast hand stand bridge pull up. ITs really easy. warning: dont try this w/o adult supervision and do not try this w/o a trained gymnastics teacher.
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1. Stretch thoroughly before you begin. Otherwise, you may strain or tear a muscle. This can be very painful, so be careful!\n   2. Make sure you have a trained coach who can support your body weight and is certified in gymnastics, acrobatics, or cheerleading.\n   3. Listen to your coach. He will probably help you with a few basic drills to build up to your back tuck. These could include jumping backwards onto your back on a mat, or using a wedge or cheese mat.\n   4. You need to be able to confidently perform simple moves such as a forward roll, backwards roll, handstand, cartwheel, round-off, front walkover, back walkover, and back handspring. These skills provide you with the strength and balance needed to perform a back tuck.\n   5. Begin on a good trampoline. It's best to wear a leotard or a t-shirt and cotton shorts. Jump as high as you can, pushing off through your toes. Keep your arms down by your sides, or slightly out in front of you. To get a feel for this move, stack mats five feet high behind you. Jump as high as you can, pushing through your toes, keeping a straight body, and having the correct arms position. Jump onto your back, tuck tightly, and do a backwards roll. Once you are comfortable with this, move to the next step.\n   6. Jump high, with the body position discussed in Step 5. When you have reached a good height, raise your arms up quickly and tuck tightly. Hold your knees. Pull your body over, and land erect, absorbing shock by bending your knees.\n   7. Once you are confident with this, try piecing this together in the simple tumbling pass round-off back-handspring back-tuck. Eventually, you will progress to a standing back tuck.\n   8. Good luck, and have fun!
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I'm 31 & tried to do a front flip again last summer after not doing it for MANY YEARS!  You just have to keep trying.  Make sure that you throw your head & arms forward at the same time & tuck.  I kinda tended to twist a little bit instead of just going forward.  Keep trying & you'll eventually get it.
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is this a trick question?
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front flips are way harder than back flips... and a little dangerous on the trampoline (cause you can over-rotate and smash your nose on the frame).  So, start by jumping up, and flipping forward, landing on your butt.  As you get used to this, jump higher and higher.  Eventually, you will be comfortable enough to try to land on your feet.\n\nBackflip:  can you do a backhandspring on the tramp?  if so, try to take your hands away.  This will give you a "whip-back".  If you want to do a back tuck, you need to jump up, spotting a tree or something.  jump up high and when you get up to maximum height, slam your knees into your chest.  (you should practice this laying down on the carpet.  you will feel yourself start a quick back-roll)  As you slam your knees into your chest, you will flip over.\n\nSplits.  just strech.  2 weeks is a VERY tight schedule (pardon the pun) If you are learning ceter splits, use a wall or, better yet, a friend.  If you lay on your back with your legs perpendicular to your body and spread your legs.  Have your friend push your legs towards the floor. OUCH but it works.\n\nOh, one more thing for tramp safety.  Have someone "spot you"  They should be standing on the ground and if you over-rotate, they can catch you before you fall off.  \n\nBest of luck!