Back to Belly Back Flip

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This is the second video in IBA’s Dynamic Progression ‘how-to’ series, The Back to Belly Back Flip transition.

This is a more advanced maneuver that requires a comfort level that is higher than the front flip from your belly to your back (see previous video, *[Back to belly front flip](http://www.skydivemag.com/video/back-to-belly-front-flip)*). This skill, although not a high rotation maneuver, will be a key ingredient for “trick” flying and is an important step in the dynamic progression.

#Learning Points
+ You should aim to fly this transition with as much control as possible.
+ Try to imagine an arc of momentum to give you the time necessary to fly through the transition.
+ Begin and end the technique on the same level.
+ Try to avoid the natural tendency of arching your chest.
+ Use the action of lifting your hips to create the lift, and straighten your legs to create the rotation.
+ As you become more comfortable you can experiment with the shape of the layout.

*Previous video, [Back to belly front flip](http://www.skydivemag.com/video/back-to-belly-front-flip)*.

*Next video, [Belly carving](/video/belly-carving)*

This is the second video in IBA’s Dynamic Progression ‘how-to’ series, The Back to Belly Back Flip transition.

This is a more advanced maneuver that requires a comfort level that is higher than the front flip from your belly to your back (see previous video, Back to belly front flip). This skill, although not a high rotation maneuver, will be a key ingredient for “trick” flying and is an important step in the dynamic progression.

#Learning Points

  • You should aim to fly this transition with as much control as possible.
  • Try to imagine an arc of momentum to give you the time necessary to fly through the transition.
  • Begin and end the technique on the same level.
  • Try to avoid the natural tendency of arching your chest.
  • Use the action of lifting your hips to create the lift, and straighten your legs to create the rotation.
  • As you become more comfortable you can experiment with the shape of the layout.

Previous video, Back to belly front flip.

Next video, Belly carving

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Lesley has been in love with skydiving for 35 years. She is a multiple world and national record holder and a coach on 20 successful record events worldwide. She has over 100 competition medals spanning more than 25 years and has been on the British 8-way National team at World events. She started Skydive Mag to spread knowledge, information and passion about our amazing sport.
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