There are many mistakes, myths and false concepts running rampant in the area of choosing twisting direction. We debunk them.
Tag Archives: Trampoline Skill
Definition: Kaboom
Kaboom: A kaboom is a trampoline skill, where gymnasts land either in essentially a back drop to back somersault or a front drop to front somersault, but perform a delayed tapping/bouncing action with their legs/feet that creates rotation into a somersault(s). Back Kaboom into Attempted Quad Back Somersault George Hery with Basic Front and Back […]
Definition: Randolph
Randolph: A front somersault (almost always necessarily done in layout) with 2½ twists. Done in tumbling passes on floor exercies or as a beam dismount. Also known as a Randy.
Definition: Rudy
Rudy: A front layout somersault with 1½ twists. Also known as a Rudolph.
Definition: Quadriffis
Quadriffis: Any quadruple somersault with a twist.
Barani Pronunciation – Trivia or Trivial
Subject: Pronunciation of Barani Hi, My question is this: what is the correct spelling and pronunciation for a “no handed round off”? Thanks Interesting trivia question. I take it that you are referring to “barani” when you ask this question. The reason that this question comes up is that there are so few books written […]