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
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A move starting on the stomach, with one full twist, landing again on the stomach; also known as a “Barrel Roll”.Continue Reading
Terminology: Line Out
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Good technique where trampolinist neatly places arms beside body on completion of shape phase, or whilst twisting, most often seen in somersaulting skills during competition.Continue Reading
Terminology: Lazy Back
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¾ Back Somersault from feet to front landing. Takes off backwards. Should be performed in the straight position.Continue Reading
Terminology: Lateral Axis
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Axis roughly defined as through the hips, around which front and back somersaults are done.Continue Reading
Terminology: Layout
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A straight (or slightly arched) position of the body during a skill such as a straight back somi.Continue Reading
Terminology: Kip or Kipping
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Controlling or enhancing the recoil of the bed to aid the performer – only to be used by the coachContinue Reading
Terminology: Killer
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A double Back Somersault with 4 complete twists. Also known as a Miller Plus, and a Poliarush (Dimitri Poliarush – BLR – Winner, 1996 World Championships).Continue Reading
Terminology: Kill
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To stop the recoil of the bed by bending the knees.Continue Reading
Terminology: Kick Out
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Extension of the legs to straight body position after the shape phase of a somersault is completed.Continue Reading