Terminology: Wrap
2021-02-10
Bringing the arms in close to the body to aid speed of rotation during twisting skillsContinue Reading
Terminology: Voluntary
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The name of the second routine. The routine performed can be determined by the performer/coachContinue Reading
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
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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]
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Any triple Somersault combined with a component of twist.Continue Reading
Terminology: Throw-In Mat
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A foam filled mat that a Coach might use to reduce the rebound of a trampolinist when developing a new move. It is not a substitute for proper coaching of technique. Better name is “Push-In Mat”, often known as “Crash Mat”.Continue Reading
Terminology: Three Quarter Turnover
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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: Tilt Twist
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Complex mechanical phenomenon whereby aerial twist rotation, obtained by ‘borrowing’ somersault rotation in straight twisting somersaults, translates into an amount of “Tilt”. Easily visible viewed from the short end of the trampoline. Caused by “Gyroscopic Precession”.Continue Reading
Terminology: Tariff
2021-02-10
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A rating that measures the difficulty of specific moves and is factored into the total score after judges have scored the execution of the moves; also known as ‘Degree of Difficulty [DD]’.Continue Reading