Terminology: Twist
Rotation around the body’s twist axis, the imaginary line from head to toe passing through the centre of massContinue Reading
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Terminology: Turntable
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
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Terminology: Tuck
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
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Terminology: Triffis [or Triff]
Any triple Somersault combined with a component of twist.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Three Quarter Turnover
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
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Terminology: Swivel Hips
A move starting on the seat, a ½ twist in upright position, landing again on seat.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Straddle Jump
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
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Terminology: Somersault
An acrobatic movement where the body makes a complete revolution, heels over head; also known as ‘salto’.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Salto
A Somersault, i.e. rotation around the axis of the hips.Continue Reading
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Terminology: Safety Platform
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
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