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Kristina Baskett 1-Arm Handstand Photo Animation
A photo animation of Kristina Baskett doing a 1-arm handstand. Continue reading
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Double Front in Level 9?
An interesting question about whether Level 9 gymnasts are allowed to do double fronts on floor, but more interesting if they actually do it. Continue reading
Definition: Limber
Limber: A frontward or backward gymnastics flexibility skill that is similar to a walkover except the legs remain together at all times. The skill begins on the feet, passes through a handstand and finishes on the feet again in a … Continue reading
Definition: Johnson
Johnson: A gymnastics floor skill named after U.S. gymnast Brandy Johnson. It consists of a switch-split leap forward with leg change and ¼ turn to side split leap or straddle pike position. The skill has been rated by the FIG … Continue reading
Definition: Humphrey
Humphrey: A floor skill named after U.S. gymnast Terin Humphrey. She first performed it in international competition in 2004. It consists of switch split leap forward with a ¼ turn to side split leap or straddle pike position. It has … Continue reading
Definition: Garrison
Garrison: A floor exercise skill named after U. S. gymnast Kelly Garrison. It consists of a cat leap forward with bent legs and 1 ½ turn. It has been rated by the FIG as C level skill and its FIG … Continue reading
Definition: Back Walkover
Back Walkover: A control skill gymnastics move starting and finishing on the feet and made by lifting one leg, arching back into and passing through a handstand position by bringing one foot, then the other over the top and stepping … Continue reading
Definition: Aerial
Aerial: A skill performed without the hands touching the floor or the apparatus. Most commonly used to refer to an aerial cartwheel or aerial (front) walkover which can be done on beam and floor. Aerial Walkover Video ↑ Aerial Cartwheel animation
