Definition: Brause

Brause: An uneven bar skill named after Doris Fuchs Brause. It is done from the low bar facing away from the high bar, with a cast to front salto forward and catching the high bar.  It has been rated as … Continue reading

Definition: Borden

Borden: A balance beam skill named after Amanda Borden.  It is a straddle pike jump done from a sideways position on the beam with a ½ or ¾ turn.  It has been rated as a C level skill by the … Continue reading

Definition: Bonus Points

Bonus Points: Each skill has a Level of difficulty rated by the FIG as an A, B, C, D, E, F or G level skill.  Bonus points in a routine are usually created by the combination of difficult C or … Continue reading

Definition: Body Wave

Body Wave: A wave-like contraction movement of the entire body passing through the hips, shoulders, arms and head. Retail Price: $47 On Sale for only $37! This e-Book is delivered Immediately. Start learning today…

Definition: Block

Block: The term block in gymnastics is usually used to describe a rapid bounce, repulsion or rebounding off the floor or vault with the arms. The block comes from the shoulders exploding towards full extension and usually is used in … Continue reading

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

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).

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

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…

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