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Debunking More Twisting Direction Myths

There are many mistakes, myths and false concepts running rampant in the area of choosing twisting direction. We debunk them. Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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.

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Rudy: A front layout somersault with 1½ twists. Also known as a Rudolph.

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Quadriffis: Any quadruple somersault with a twist.

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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. … Continue reading

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