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Flash Kick

Type of Trick: Flip / Kick / Position

Prerequisites: Back Flip

Tricks which require a solid Flash Kick: Double Flash Kick, Triple Flash Kick, X-Out Flash Kick

Abbreviation: Flash

Description: A trick in which a person performs a Backflip with a front stretch kick coming out of it.

When doing the Flash Kick, it is important to push the hips out before you begin to kick the leg through the target. The moment the body is completely upside down, with the "flash leg" extended and pointing striaght up, and the trail leg lagging behind is the key moment in the flash, and is known as the "flash position".

History: Drawing inspiration from Guile of Street Fighter, the Flash Kick is one of the most visually appealing tricks despite there being harder variations.

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