A flashkick is a type of back flip that is performed in tricking. Usually performed with one leg extended and the other tucked. As with many other types of back flips, a flashkick may be started from a stationary standing position or immediately following another similar move, such as a roundoff.

Contents 1 Variations 2 History 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Variations

• Flash switch: In this variation, also known as double flash or scissor kick flip, the legs are reversed (i.e., "switched") while in mid-air.
• Triple flash: This variation—which is also known as flash double switch or double kick scissor flip—is similar to a flash switch, but has two leg reversals instead of one. Popularized by Steve Terada
• X-Out flash: Begins as a standard X-Out, but the legs split in the direction of body rotation immediately after leaving the ground.
• Gainer flash: Similar to a gainer, but with split legs.
• Flash kick to the splits: Instead of landing on both feet, the performer lands in a split position. This ending variation is applicable to all other variations of flashkicks.

[edit] History

The term Flash Kick originated from a move performed by Guile from the Street Fighter video game series, in which a flash of light accompanied the move. In this case, the game character executed a flashkick so as to kick his opponent in the game.

[edit] See also

• Somersault
• Gymnastics
• Tricking

[edit] External links

• Animated Tutorial For the small F-KICK Tuck Style
• Animated Tutorial For the big F-KICK Layout Style