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'''Backflips''', also known as '''Backward Somersaults''', are jumps Mario can do that causes him to move upwards and backward. You can perform a backflip by pressing and holding Z and pressing A. Holding forwards during the backflip can cause Mario to have a net forwards movement. The [[Vertical Speed]] (VS) value that a backflip starts with is 62. With all of the vertical speed combined, you can get 512 units up from where you started the backflip.
==Action Data==
Out of a backflip, Mario can [[Mario|Ground Pound]], but not [[Mario|Dive]]. He can only Wall Kick if Mario goes forwards whilst in the Backflip state. Afterwards, he begins a [[Landing Celebration]].

== C^ Backflip ==
The [[C^ Backflip]] trick allows you to backflip facing any direction without having to turn first, saving a few frames in some TASes.