27. The Flip.
Sometimes called “Back Handspring.” Should be practiced over a moderately soft place. Stand with the back to the mat. Sink down so that knees come within a foot of the floor in front of feet. Throw the hands and head back. Strike hands on floor, about six inches apart, in a position such as is held while walking on hands. Do not let the head touch the ground. Then throw the feet up over the head and hands, describing a half circle, finishing facing the same way as when starting. Use the stomach and abdomen muscles when performing this act. Do not let the feet leave the ground until the hands are firmly placed.
28. The Twister.
This is No. 26, the back somersault, with a half turn to the right or left, so that the finish is made facing in an opposite position from the position in starting. It is well in practising this act to try and turn just a little at first, then an inch further, and so on until the complete half turn is made.
29. The Twist Flip.
Same as No. 27, the “flip,” only a half turn is made from the hands so as to finish facing in an opposite direction from that taken when starting.
30. The Spotter.
This is the back somersault turned in such a way as to finish with the feet in the same spot they were when starting. It is best acquired by trying to make each finish nearer and nearer to the starting position.
31. The Gainer.
Same as No. 30, except that the finish is made with the feet striking in front of the starting position.