How to Back One-and-a-Half Flip From a Springboard

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Doing a one-and-a-half somersault backwards is your next step after learning a single back flip.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Step 1

Stand at attention at your starting position on the board, walk to the end, and turn around, facing your back to the pool.
Step 2

Back one foot, then the other, over the edge of the board, keeping your weight entirely on the balls of your feet. Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height to help maintain your balance.
Step 3

Lower your arms to your side and take a moment to calm and prepare yourself.
Step 4

Raise your arms to a point slightly above your head while pushing down with your toes. This should depress the board while at the same time giving you some upward lift.
Step 5

Drop your arms back down to your sides while bending your knees. This action gives a deep bend to the springboard, preparing it to propel you on your next upward movement.
Step 6

Swing your arms forward and upward, without letting them go behind your head, while jumping up and out. Lift your chest and head up and back.
Step 7

Tuck your knees up to your chest and wrap your arms around your shins. Hold this tuck tightly for twice as long as you would on a single backflip.
Step 8

Open your tuck by kicking your legs out and straightening your knees and hips. Thrust your head back to look at the water and swing your arms up to extend over your head.
Step 9

Allow your head to return to the normal position as you enter the water hands first. Your body should be extended and streamlined to make as little splash as possible.