Ever wondered how to do a round off backflip like the pros? Now you have the chance to learn how in a proper and safe way. You only have to follow some simple instructions to be a on the safe side, and you are ready to go.

First of all we have to warn you that this aerobatics technique is dangerous if not performed properly or in a safe environment. We are not responsible for any damage you might sustain while performing the trick. You should also be able to perform a more basic trick, the round off back handspring. This is a good starting point for a proper and safe way of how to do a round off backflip.

So, here is the basic procedure of how to do a round off backflip. First, you start by running at a fair speed (similar to the round off back tuck) and you bend at a 90 degree angle from your waist. You have to touch the ground with your hands flexed as you will need to push against the ground and gain a little height for the rest of the trick. If you can do a round off back tuck or a round off back handspring you know what we mean, and if you don't, please visit the round off back tuck tutorial.

OK, after pushing your hands into the ground, spin your body at a 180 degree so that you land on your feet facing the spot you started the trick in. Don't slow down just yet, you have another jump to perform. After landing on your feet for the first time in this trick, make sure that they are flexed hard and that you land on your toes rather than on the entire foot. This allows you to gain height and not land on your head.

The next and final art of the trick is probably the most difficult, but if you perform the first part properly you will perform this last part almost seamlessly because the forces involved will help you finish the trick in the following way: pushing in to the ground with your feet and leaning a little on the back helps you perform the backflip without touching the ground with your hands. You will land on your feet and we recommend softening the landing by flexing your legs and performing a little hop just before stopping, the same as we recommended for the round off back finish.

Now you know hot to do a round off backflip, the proper and safe way.