Backwards Tumbling?

[purplecheer]

I have been having trouble with going backwards in tumbling. I can do front skills fine, but when it comes to back bends and BHS I get scared and twist out of it, instead of going back into my bridge. Sometimes I will just refuse to do it. I have this feeling in my mind that it is illogical to go backwards, I also don't like to sit going backwards on a train/tram. How can I get over my "backwards" block?

 

[purplecheer]

Bump! I really need help or otherwise I won't be able to move up a level. Is this a normal thing to be scared of going backwards?

 

[Twinklestars]

Most of the posters here are in the USA and are sleeping as it is the middle of the night.

Give this some time.

 

[purplecheer]

Most of the posters here are in the USA and are sleeping as it is the middle of the night.

Give this some time.

Sorry, I'm just a newbie. I do not live in the USA and didn't realise.

 

[Keep_Believing]

Sorry, I'm just a newbie. I do not live in the USA and didn't realise.

Where do you live?

 

[Twinklestars]

Where do you live?

I'm guessing, Australia?

 

[Keep_Believing]

Yes, Australia. I saw it in another thread, after I asked. That is very cool. I have never been fortunate enough to visit, but seems like an amazing and beautiful place.

 

[Keep_Believing]

I have been having trouble with going backwards in tumbling. I can do front skills fine, but when it comes to back bends and BHS I get scared and twist out of it, instead of going back into my bridge. Sometimes I will just refuse to do it. I have this feeling in my mind that it is illogical to go backwards, I also don't like to sit going backwards on a train/tram. How can I get over my "backwards" block?

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[TealShades]

Where do you live?

Earth

 

[purplecheer]

Yes, Australia. I saw it in another thread, after I asked. That is very cool. I have never been fortunate enough to visit, but seems like an amazing and beautiful place.

You should definitely visit! Australia is a great and diverse place to live. We may not be as advanced as America in cheer, but my favourite part is that we have open level 1-3 as well and they are quite popular, so I can keep cheering even though I'm a slow progressor in tumbling.

Earth

Earth is pretty cool too

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Thanks! I will definitely check this out.

 

[mecheermom]

You should definitely visit! Australia is a great and diverse place to live. We may not be as advanced as America in cheer, but my favourite part is that we have open level 1-3 as well and they are quite popular, so I can keep cheering even though I'm a slow progressor in tumbling.

Earth is pretty cool too

Thanks! I will definitely check this out.

I've been to Australia a few times. Sydney and Perth are beautiful in different ways. Welcome.

 

[purplecheer]

I've been to Australia a few times. Sydney and Perth are beautiful in different ways. Welcome.

Thankyou! I am actually in Victoria, and visit Melbourne most. I haven't been out of state much, but I want to go when I'm older and explore

 

[purplecheer]

I think this is the first thread I made and it's already got derailed, haha :wham:

 

[Coach Sara]

How long have you been doing backwards tumbling? What skills can you do? It may be that you're pushing yourself too quickly on these skills, and without proper progressions/spotting, which can lead to fears and influence blocks. I help with the mental aspects, such as working through a fear or block, but am curious if there are physical/training reasons that the fears are occurring, or are related to why you're experiencing them.