From Terry Kubicka and Surya Bonaly to Ilia Malinin, the banned figure skating backflip is finally back on Olympic ice — and is still stirring controversy.

U.S. figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin did a backflip in his Olympic debut, and another the next day. The controversial move was banned from competition for decades until 2024.

Learn the basic steps and essential technique for performing a backflip safely as a beginner. This guide covers body positioning, momentum, and progression drills, encouraging proper training and the ...