Learn how to do a backflip
Stand on a sprung floor or trampoline, set your feet, swing your arms and learn how to rotate backwards without turning the move into a blind leap. A backflip looks like one explosive action, but learning it properly means building several smaller skills first: jumping vertically, creating rotation, keeping a tight body position, spotting the landing and committing without throwing your head backwards. Progression matters. Gymnastics coaching typically develops backwards somersaults through preparatory skills, supported drills and increasingly independent attempts rather than asking beginners to ājust try oneā. British Gymnastics training specifically treats somersault work as a coached progression and emphasises safe environments, physical preparation and appropriate support. Once the basic movement becomes reliable, you can work towards cleaner landings, greater height and eventually performing it consistently without assistance. Learn this one in a gymnastics, tumbling or trampoline facility with a suitably qualified coach, sprung surfaces and proper mats. Do not practise first attempts on grass, concrete, beds or improvised equipment, and avoid relying on an untrained friend to spot you. Some people learn within a handful of coached sessions; others need much longer to build the strength, technique and confidence. Add this to your list and keep progressing until you can rotate backwards and land on your feet under your own control.