Tag Archives: Tumbling

Definition: Double Back

Double Back: A tumbling skill with two consecutive backwards somersaults done in the same skill movement. Double backs can be done in any body position – tuck, pike, open, or layout.

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Definition: Cartwheel

Cartwheel: A gymnastics movement where the gymnast moves sideways (in the motion the wheel of a cart would follow) in a straight line alternately placing the hands and feet on the ground and finishing with the body coming up to … Continue reading →

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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: Back-In, Full-Out

Back-In, Full-Out: A double back salto with a full twist.  The twist is initiated and completed during the second salto.  Also called a Full-Out   Full Out in Layout   Retail Price: $57 On Sale for only $47! This e-Book is … Continue reading →

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Definition: Back Handspring

Back Handspring: A tumbling move where a gymnast takes off from one or two feet, jumps backward onto the hands and lands on the feet.  This skill can be done as a step-out skill (the most common method on beam) … Continue reading →

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Definition: Arabian Double Front

Arabian Double Front: An Arabian double front is an Arabian front (a 1/2 twist into front somersault) done with two front somersaults, instead of just one. It can be done in any of the tumbling positions, either tuck, pike, open or, even, … Continue reading →

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Definition: Arabian Front

Arabian Front: A tumbling somersaulting skill, which usually begins from a back tumbling skill like a round-off or back handspring, and consists of a ½ turn into front salto.  Can be done in tuck, pike or layout and can also … Continue reading →

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Definition: Alternates

Alternates: Any tumbling pass that directly connects two saltos (somersaults or flips) by the use of any handspring skill.   For example: Round-off whip back handspring whip. It is more common to see alternates done with backward tumbling rather than front … Continue reading →

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Definition: Acro

Acro: Term referring to tumbling skill on beam or floor exercise, used most commonly when describing combination dance-acro requirements.

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Twisting Arm Wrap Technique

Subject: Twisting Dear Coach, Hi. I can full twist in a somersault, but just! Is there anywhere I should put my arms to get a better twist??? Thank you!!! Arm Wrap Twisting Technique There are two major biomechanical factors related … Continue reading →

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