I used to be able to do a front flip...?

Question

I used to be able to a full out front flip on grass, then one day i did it i landed on my back and totally scraped up my arm, and ever since then ive been a little scared to do it. idk y... when i was first learning it happened to be all the time, but i didnt let it get me down i just kept on doing it until i learned it..... idk wuts making it soo hard to even attempt one now could someone plz give me some advice to get over my fear?

Answer 1

The best way to overcome your fear is to accept that you are going to get hurt doing these acrobatics. So far, you have already accepted the risks in attempting it, yet it is because of these risks that you are unable to perform the movements correctly. Just tell yourself that you can do it, and visualize it. Accept the fact that you  might get badly bruised up and scraped pretty bad; in fact, the more you think about it, the more you will realize that it didn't hurt so bad in the first place. Even though you got hurt one time, you were still in good enough shape to attempt it again.

Take some deep breathes and remember to always do your best. Give it all you got this time! If you need more help to overcome the fear, try practicing on padded flooring. Good luck!