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czar_el t1_iw2vx6z wrote

Reply to comment by Elbradamontes in What not to do by a-filipino

Yup, that's part of the "bring limbs closer into the center like a figure skater" advice. The head and core form the center of mass when tucked together, and whipping the arms back then pulling in as you whip the legs and jacknife them in towards the core adds extra rotation to that center of mass. When the head is thrown back away from the core and the limbs drag, there's no center and no added rotation.

The head is one of the heaviest parts of the body, so it's definitely worth pointing out, thanks.

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Mr_Zaroc t1_iw2tofc wrote

Reply to comment by Fettnaepfchen in What not to do by a-filipino

If you tried to normally back flip you would overturn, plus it gives you a bit more time to

Kudos to her for trying though, hitting water from that height isn't fun

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Elbradamontes t1_iw2sy0v wrote

Reply to comment by czar_el in What not to do by a-filipino

It’s the throwing your head back. The trick, for noobs, is to bring your knees up and not throw your head back. Bring your feet over your head not your head under your feet.

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