Terminology: Twist
2021-02-10
Rotation around the body’s twist axis, the imaginary line from head to toe passing through the centre of massContinue Reading
Terminology: Turntable
2021-02-10
A move starting on the stomach, a complete Side Somersault, landing again on the stomach. Can also be performed as half a turntable for beginners.Continue Reading
Terminology: Tuck
2021-02-10
A position where the knees are bent and drawn into the chest, with the upper body folded at the waist at angle of greater than 45° from the upper legs. Tucked Jump Move showing the “Tuck” shape alone, ie. no rotation or twist.Continue Reading
Terminology: Triffis [or Triff]
2021-02-10
Any triple Somersault combined with a component of twist.Continue Reading
Terminology: Three Quarter Turnover
2021-02-10
¾ Front Somersault, starting from feet. Also known as ‘Forward Turnover’. A specific variant in the straight position is termed a “Crash Dive.Continue Reading
Terminology: Swivel Hips
2021-02-10
A move starting on the seat, a ½ twist in upright position, landing again on seat.Continue Reading
Terminology: Straddle Jump
2021-02-10
A position where the legs are split at least shoulder width apart and the legs are kept straight whilst the upper body is aligned forward at the hips at an angle greater than 45 °. This is not classed as a shape for somersaulting. The straddle is a variation ofContinue Reading
Terminology: Somersault
2021-02-10
An acrobatic movement where the body makes a complete revolution, heels over head; also known as ‘salto’.Continue Reading
Terminology: Salto
2021-02-10
A Somersault, i.e. rotation around the axis of the hips.Continue Reading
Terminology: Safety Platform
2021-02-10
A large, thick mat that sits on a frame at each end of the trampoline to cushion the impact if anyone falls from the apparatus. Also known as “End Deck”Continue Reading