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.

Steps

  1. 1
    Perfect your single back handspring.
  2. 2
    Do a back handspring, but without swinging your arms back.
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  3. 3
    Jump up and down a few times and then jump into your back handspring.
  4. 4
    Make sure your arms are straight and do another back handspring.
  5. 5
    Do a back handspring, jump two times, and do another back handspring.
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    Do a back handspring, pause, and then do another back handspring without swinging your arms back.
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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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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I have a powerful, strong tumble for this skill?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    I'm too scared to do this, how do I get over the fear?
    Aimee Hughes
    Aimee Hughes
    Community Answer
    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!
  • Question
    Should I be able to do a backbend before I can do a back handspring?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    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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Warnings

  • 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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