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The C^ Backflip is a trick that allows you to [[backflip|Backflip]] facing any direction in the same amount of time it would take to do a regular backflip. It was discovered by [[Plush]] and can save a couple frames in some TASes, since you don't have to come to a stop after turning before beginning the backflip.
The '''C^ Backflip''' is a trick that allows you to [[Backflip|backflip]] facing any direction, in 1 frame less than it would take to do a regular backflip. It was discovered by Plush and can save a couple frames in some TASes, since you don't have to come to a stop after turning before beginning the backflip.


It is performed by entering first person mode, moving in a specific direction from a standstill, and pressing Z on one frame, and pressing A on the next frame. Mario will backflip in the direction the player pointed with the joystick.
It is performed by pressing C-Up and Z and holding a direction on the joystick on one frame, then pressing A on the next frame. Mario will backflip facing the direction the player pointed with the joystick.