Landing a kickflip.

Question
I can mostly get the rotation down for a kickflip, but when I do get them. my back foot goes right to the ground. If I try to keep it in the air, the board doesnt spin, and when i try to land on it, the board always lands upside down  and i land on the trucks so that it smacks me in the legs. What should i do to keep my back foot in the air?

Answer
You're chickening out when you know the board is going to do a whole spin, that's why your foot lands on the ground instead of on the board. Practice them in grass until you're ready for concrete. Try sucking your legs up and jumping higher. Good luck, don't give up!