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--- wiki:movement:backhop [2025/05/16 15:57] – made sh and fh big itsmoakey
+++ wiki:movement:backhop [2025/05/17 05:33] (current) – added additional tips itsmoakey
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 ====== Back Hopping ======
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-Back Hopping ([[https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping|Accelerated Back Hopping (ABH)]]) is the main method of movement for speedrunning on OrangeBox Engine-based games. After ABHing was patched in a Gmod update due to it being a glitch in the OrangeBox Engine, It was reimplemented back in to [[:start|NGS]] via the [[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=778577682&searchtext=backhop|Backhopping Unfix]] addon on the Steam workshop.
+[[https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping|Accelerated Back Hopping (ABH)]] is a movement exploit in Source-based games (like those on the OrangeBox Engine) that allows players to rapidly accelerate backward. It became a staple for speedrunners due to its ability to drastically increase movement speed. While ABH was patched out in later versions (such as in Garry's Mod), it was restored in [[:start|NGS]] using the [[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=778577682&searchtext=backhop|Backhopping Unfix]] addon.
 ===== How to Do This Movement Trick =====
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-  - Jump forward,
+  - Jump forward.
-  - Turn around while you're in the air,
+  - While in the air, turn around.
-  - Right when you land, jump again and hold A or D.
+  - As you land, immediately jump again and hold **A** or **D**.
 Tips:
-  * Don’t hold the forward or backward keys (usually W or S) while doing this.
+  * Don’t hold the forward or backward keys (usually **W** or **S**) while doing this.
   * It's much easier if you bind jump to your mouse wheel. (bind mwheelup +jump; bind mwheeldown +jump; bind space +jump)
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   - Start with an ABH, like you normally would.
   - Instead of turning all the way around in the air, just slightly turn your view to the left or right.
-  - Then, hold S + D (if you turned left) or S + A (if you turned right).
+  - Then, hold **S** + **D** (if you turned left) or **S** + **A** (if you turned right).
 [[https://youtu.be/Lrnp88Dq7TU|Video Tutorial]] [[https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping#:~:text=143%20from%20before.-,Accelerated%20Side%20Hopping%20(ASH),-How%2Dto|Accelerated Side Hopping (ASH)]]
 ==== Forward Hopping ====
 How To Perform
-  * Start by jumping and moving forward (normal W + jump).
+  * Start by jumping and moving forward (normal **W** + **jump**).
   * Turn around 180° in the air so your character is moving backward.
 As you land:
-  * Tap S (backward) at the exact moment you jump again.
+  * Tap **S** (backward) at the exact moment you jump again.
-  * Repeat the jump + S-tap rhythm to maintain and build speed.
+  * Repeat the **jump** + **S-tap** rhythm to maintain and build speed.
 [[https://youtu.be/oNzegyOtXFc|Video Tutorial]]
 [[https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping#:~:text=%2Bstrafe%20method%0AA,no%20run%20up.|Check Out +strafe Method]]
 [[https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping#:~:text=similar%20to%20ABH%3A-,Accelerated%20Forward%20Hopping%20(AFH),-How%2Dto|Accelerated Forward Hopping (AFH)]]
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 ===== Difficulty Level =====
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   * Accelerated Back Hopping (Easy)
   * Accelerated Side Hopping (Skilled)
   * Accelerated Forward Hopping ([[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rrx1yzcQvF8|Highly Trained Professional]])
+===== Additional Tips =====
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+Hit an angled incline to redirect Horizontal speed to Vertical speed. Use The [[..:weapon:portalgun|Portal Gun]] or [[..:jmod:parachute|JMOD Parachute]] To counter [[falldamage|fall damage]].
+Can also be used with [[gauss_boosting|Gauss Boosting]] To gain Vertical Speed.
 [[https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping|Source: https://wiki.sourceruns.org/wiki/Accelerated_Back_Hopping]]