Terminology: Phase
2021-02-10
The 3 distinct parts of any skill, Take off, flight and landingContinue Reading
Terminology: Out Bounce
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The permitted straight jump at the end of a routine, assists the performer to execute a controlled stopContinue Reading
Terminology: Overhead Rig
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Overhead apparatus with a belt, ropes, pulleys and fittings allowing the coach to provide remote support for a move whilst learning.Continue Reading
Terminology: Miller Plus
2021-02-10
A double Back Somersault with 4 complete twists. Also known as a Killer (sic), and a Poliarush (Dimitri Poliarush – BLR – Winner, 1996 World Championships).Continue Reading
Terminology: Miller
2021-02-10
A triple-twisting double Back Somersault, originally performed as “2Ā½ In – Ā½ Out”, nowadays usually performed as “Full In – Double Full Out”, with 1 twist in the 1stĀ Somersault, and 2 twists in the 2ndĀ Somersault; Named after Wayne Miller (USA) – Winner, 1966 & 1970Ā World Championships.Continue Reading
Terminology: Maximum Depression (MD)
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When a performer is at Maximum Depression, the very bottom of the bed,Continue Reading
Terminology: Lost Move Syndrome (LMS)
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Psychological condition where the performer loses the awareness and technique of a particular move. Usually occurs after learning Barani too quickly after learning front somersault. The somersault becomes lost.Continue Reading
Terminology: Twist Axis
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Axis from head through the body, around which twisting is done. Previously known as Longitudinal AxisContinue Reading
Terminology: Longitudinal Axis
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Axis from head through the body, around which twisting is done. More recently know as the TWIST AXISContinue Reading
Terminology: Log Roll
2021-02-10
A move starting on the stomach, with one full twist, landing again on the stomach; also known as a “Barrel Roll”.Continue Reading