How to Do a Tail Whip on a BMX Bike

Bicycle motocross BMX) is a sport in which competitors must ride their bike on a track similar to a motocross track. However, because of the increase in extreme sports over the years, freestyle competitions have supplanted races as the most common form of BMX. In these freestyle BMX competitions, competitors must perform tricks in an attempt to outdo other contestants and gain favor with the judges. One of the most famous and commonly seen tricks is the tail whip, an advanced trick that continues to wow fans.

Instructions

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      Pedal your bike quickly, and hit a ramp. While in the air, rise off of your bike and kick the back of your bike to force it to rotate. As the bike begins to rotate, move your arms in a circular motion as they continue to grip the handlebars.

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      Raise the foot you did not use to kick. The back of the bike will swing under your foot and continue the rotation; begin bringing your foot back down so it will settle on the pedal once the bike rotates completely.

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      Lower your foot you used to kick. Aim the foot at the other pedal, and land both feet on both pedals. When both feet are in position, sit on the bike and sit both feet on the pedals. If you timed it just right, you will land the tail whip.