Big

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Is that an actual technique?
Is it realistic for me to try it at the 184 weight class?

Schlottke

If you can do a backflip, sure, but it really isn't a safe move.

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Gold

if you start doing backflips a lot, you will get a reputation for that... And there is a good chance that it will backfire on you hard.

Big

I know its a really good technique in gymnastics.

RYou

The move relies on an opponent that isn't very strong. Try it on the collegiate level, but make sure you have a appointment with an orthopedist scheduled for the next day. Your ankle and knee joints will be shredded.

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Greco-ZAG

The National governing body for high school has made the back flip illegal now. They had 18 rule changes for the 2008-2009 wrestling season. I know this is the college threads, but don't try it in high school wrestling.
Fun to watch move though.

hardcore

I want to see Big try it at Brockport next year.

LoSt

at 184 pounds this is definitely not a move I would recomend, if you land wrong it would be easy to cause serious spinal damage

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GopherfanbackinMN

Interesting that you found that clip Big. I was crashed out on the couch on Sunday....(had a wedding reception Saturday night so yeah I was recuperation mode) and that backflip was on Best Damn Sports Shows Top 50 Bizarre plays. It was #47 or in that area and all I could think of was that Kolat's was more fluid in comparison. Granted, Cary being that compact helps.