According to historical legend, the first recorded backflip was performed by Sir John H. Backflip in 1316, a knight and acrobat for King Edward II who landed a backward flip in medieval Europe. While often cited in viral, humorous "history" (sometimes mentioned alongside a rival, "William Front Flip"), the actual origins of the physical maneuver are ancient, with Minoan art depicting similar stunts from roughly 1700-1425 BC.
On that fateful Christmas in 1316, amid his regular routine that no doubt consisted of roly-polys and other moves learned in a proper English primary school, Sir John attempted his namesake move. The brave knight leapt backwards, rounded head over heels, and landed upright. From this one act, the backflip was born.
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Since 1976, the backflip in figure skating has been banned due to its dangerous nature, though some skaters, like Surya Bonaly, have still attempted and successfully performed it, facing penalties as a result.
Rodney Mullen invented most of the basic variations of current flat ground tricks, such as the pop shuvit, kickflip, heelflip, and tre flip. He practiced his tricks outside of the skatepark.
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A double backflip is actually a very easy and straight forward maneuver. The only real requirement is being 100% committed. There is a small risk of injury. Most people experience slight under or over rotation on their first attempts.
First, check to make sure you're not bleeding. Then make sure you give enough scoop on your subsequent Hardflips. Not enough scoop causes the board to stop vertically in the air, putting you in a very unhealthy position. Also, jump higher and suck up your legs more to ensure the board has enough room…
The one you'll see in street skating, the ollie kickflip, is a very different beast. Neither one is really harder or easier than the other, but this is a lot more alien to most skaters today due to its unusual riding position and flipping technique.
The most people doing backflips is 388, and was achieved by the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (USA) in Daytona, Florida, USA, on 13 April 2019. The attempt was organised by Tyler Green.
👧 A 3-year-old girl performs backflips, showcasing impressive agility and control. Her smooth movements make each backflip look effortless, displaying a level of confidence and skill that stands out for her age.
