Terminology: Skill
A specific move that has a recognised way of performance and technical value.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Side Somersault
A 360 degree rotation around an axis passing through the navel (Dorso-Ventricle Axis).Continue Reading
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Terminology: Short
A skill is short of rotation, the somi landed shortContinue Reading
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terminology: Rig
Overhead apparatus with a belt, ropes, pulleys and fittings allowing the coach to provide remote support for a move whilst learning.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Radius Of Gyration
Mathematical term for how ‘spread apart’ the body is when a somersault or twist is done around an axis.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Puck
Semi-tucked shape allowable in competition for multi-twisting multiple somersaults. For competition, the rules require an angle between the body and thighs, and the thighs and lower legs, of 90 ° – 120 °.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Planter flexion
Extension of ankle joint – Technical name for ‘Point your toes’.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Phase
The 3 distinct parts of any skill, Take off, flight and landingContinue Reading
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Terminology: Out Bounce
The permitted straight jump at the end of a routine, assists the performer to execute a controlled stopContinue Reading
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Terminology: Maximum Depression (MD)
When a performer is at Maximum Depression, the very bottom of the bed,Continue Reading
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