How to fix undercutting or landing short in your back tuck | Game Film

Landing short in a back tuck is a common problem many athletes face. The direction of the back tuck can be a huge contributor to back tuck problems.
Undercutting the tuck is not as common but the mechanics for both landing short and undercutting can overlap and in this video we break down an undercut tuck (think "gainer") and demonstrate some easy drills to reinforce proper direction for the back tuck!
If you do not have access to a wedge mat, you can also use a folded panel mat to work on the last exercise. Start with it folded high enough that you can land safely and then as you progress, unfold one panel at a time.
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[@jasminemcloughlin326]

Thanks so much these tips and exercises really improved my back tuck and now I’m throwing on my comp team

[@DrTravisOwens]

That’s awesome! Thank you for the feedback!

[@DrTravisOwens]

I have a request for you, would you please email me at [e-mail]?

[@jasminemcloughlin326]

Ok I have emailed you

[@austinwood2534]

you are not just a tumbling coach but a tumble doctor. Respect from INDIA.

[@kennedyjennings901]

Great I’m a previous cheerleader turned track star back to cheerleader practicing at a gymnastics center having trouble creating power off the floor trying these next week !!

[@giannaludlow423]

I love your podcast!

[@DrTravisOwens]

Thank you!

[@kellyhill5382]

I’d love to have y’all critique my daughters tuck !! Such great tips! We will be doing these drills tomorrow

[@DrTravisOwens]

Feel free to send over a video to [e-mail]

[@bellct4980]

This mainly happens in my roundoff tuck I’ll see if this helps!

[@shirlenestewart9060]

Love the drills, Do you have more.🙂

[@DrTravisOwens]

Yes I do! We have an entire playlist for tucks. Check it out under the playlist section!

[@yourpinkpillow]

Hey I have a question do you know how I can make my hands stronger or I might just have bad technique but when I do a lot of running tumbling my hand (not my wrist ) hurts really bad

[@DrTravisOwens]

It depends a lot on what specific part of your hand that may be injured (bone, ligament, muscle, etc). If it's consistently giving you pain, it would be a good idea to get it checked out in person if you haven't already.

[@averyleptien9189]

I have a problem of putting my hands down so that I never fully finish rotating and I don’t land it. I do gainer and I have been using drills to fix it but I still can’t land. I feel like I have tried everything. Do you have any tips?

[@DrTravisOwens]

If you’d like some one on one help, email me at [e-mail] and we can figure it out!

[@rejesus7106]

My issue is i don’t jump before I tuck I just go and I can’t seem to fix it

[@kyndallsworld9046]

How do I keep myself from letting out? Could I send you my tuck too?

[@DrTravisOwens]

Yes, Send it over on our Instagram channel

[@kyndallsworld9046]

@@DrTravisOwens I just sent it to y’all’s Instagram!!

[@Madelyn-sb9uq]

Why does it say that there are 6 comment when there only 3

[@DrTravisOwens]

No clue

[@hopnglo680]

She’s also throwing her head back, losing height and form because of it.

[@hopnglo680]

Just noticed the arms not up by her ears at takeoff, also hurting her height.

[@3godzillafan]

Less video of you speaking and more of the visual demosnstrations

[@DrTravisOwens]

Thanks for the feedback. This particular video had less footage captured by our videographer on specific angles so we did the best with the footage we had. Will work to make sure we create videos that appeal to you.