How to Do a Front Flip Tuck

Gymnastics floor routines feature series of twisting and flipping jumps and roundoffs, performed in rapid succession. The tucked front flip is a common maneuver in floor routines in which a performer takes off from the ground, performs a tuck in mid-air which causes her to rotate head-over-heels a full rotation and land back on her feet. In order to perform a front flip a great deal of height is required so the jump is usually performed at the close of a chain to build off the smaller jumps' momentum.

Instructions

    • 1

      Run forward to gather momentum, or perform other floor tricks to gain momentum.

    • 2

      Raise your arms above your head in the final few steps of your run up if using one.

    • 3

      Bring both feet together with a hop, landing on the balls of your feet and not settling to your heels.

    • 4

      Bounce up off both feet, keeping your back straight and your arms extended.

    • 5

      Remain straight as your body rises until you near the top of your jump.

    • 6

      Tuck your arms and legs into your body to begin spinning.

    • 7

      Extend your arms and legs straight again after completing your rotation to stop spinning and land the flip.