By
eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Decide whether you're going to approach the flip skating forward or backward. If you're doing one over stairs or off of a wall, skate backward. If you're using a ramp, pipe or other transition to get air, skate forward.
Step2
Ride toward the transition carrying moderate speed. Generally, the faster you skate the higher you'll fly, but don't go so fast that you lose control and miss time the jump.
Step3
Jump from the transition when you're positioned to get the most air. For example, when you are heading forward off a traditional ramp, wait until you're near the lip to jump.
Step4
Swing your arms above and behind your head to start the flip. At the same time, throw your head backward and look for the ground while you're in the air.
Step5
Tighten up your core muscles and legs to spin faster. Drawing your legs into a tuck position also helps speed up your rotation.
Step6
Land with your inline skates shoulder-width apart and flat on the ground. Compress your legs to absorb the impact of the jump. If you hit an especially large transition, you'll need to crouch down a lot to land the backflip safely.