The action or process of springing backward; a recoiling or bouncing motion directed toward the rear.
Back + spring + -ing; 'spring' from Old English 'springan.' This describes physical motion that combines spring action with backward direction.
In gymnastics, a 'backspring' is actually a backflip performed on the ground—it's called that because your body springs backward like a compressed coil releasing its energy!
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