description Back Flip on Beam Overview
A back flip on the balance beam is a backward salto performed above the beam and landed on its narrow surface. Unlike a back handspring, the skill includes a flight phase without hand support and may be executed in tucked, piked, or laid-out form depending on the element and routine. It requires precise takeoff alignment, controlled rotation, and an accurately timed landing because the women's artistic gymnastics beam is only 10 centimeters wide.
help Back Flip on Beam FAQ
What is a back flip on beam?
A back flip on the balance beam is a backward salto performed above the beam and landed on its narrow surface. It has a flight phase and no hand support during the salto.
How is a back flip on beam different from a back handspring?
A back handspring uses hand contact with the beam during the movement. A back flip is a salto, so the gymnast rotates through the air without placing the hands on the beam.
Can a beam back flip be tucked or laid out?
Yes. It may be performed in tucked, piked, or laid-out form, with the body shape affecting the rotation and technical demand.
What makes landing a back flip on beam difficult?
The gymnast must finish the backward rotation and place both feet accurately on a narrow beam. The skill combines aerial timing with precise control at the landing.
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