Category Archives: Gymnastics Terms

Definition: Blind Change

Blind Change: A high bar or uneven bar skill done from a back giant, with an inward pirouette (on post arm, ½ turn inward toward stomach) over the top of the bar to end in a front giant. Blind changes … Continue reading →

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Definition: Bhavsar

Bhavsar: A rings skill named after U.S. gymnast Raj Bhavsar. It is a pull through momentary, front lever press to Maltese.  It has been rated by the FIG as an E level skill (F if done with straight body).

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Definition: Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj: A salto on uneven bars named after U.S. gymnast Mohini Bhardwaj. She first performed the skill in International competition in 2004. It is done from a hang on the high bar, facing the low bar with a swing forward, … Continue reading →

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Definition: Battement

Battement: A dance term meaning movement of the leg. Retail Price: $47 On Sale for only $37! This e-Book is delivered Immediately. Start learning today…

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Definition: Barani

Barani: A forward somersault with a half-twist. The skill is most often done in the layout  position  and the twist is done with a ¼ in, ¼ out twist timing. In TnT (Tumbling and Trampoline) competitions, a barani is any … Continue reading →

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Definition: Bar

Bar: A horizontal rod that serves as a part of a gymnastics apparatus for gymnasts as they perform exercises. They are found on uneven bars, high bars and parallel bars. A bar can also be called a Rail.

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Definition: Ballistic Stretching

Ballistic Stretching: The use of momentum or “bouncing” to force a limb beyond its range of motion in order to warm up or increase flexibility. Examples of ballistic stretching would be leg swings or bouncing in splits. Such stretches may … Continue reading →

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Definition: Ball Out

Ball Out: On trampoline this term refers to a front somersault done from a bounce on the back.

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Definition: Balançoire

Balançoire: A dance term that means see-saw. A see-saw movement that as the leg moves forward and backwards, the body bends in the opposite direction. Retail Price: $47 On Sale for only $37! This e-Book is delivered Immediately. Start learning … Continue reading →

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Definition: Balancé

Balancé: A dance move meaning to swing or rock, usually done as a swinging 3-step movement. Retail Price: $47 On Sale for only $37! This e-Book is delivered Immediately. Start learning today…

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