forward roll
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Together we’re providing opportunities for all kids to experience the joy of movement — and the confidence it builds — from their first forward roll to first back handspring and beyond.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
The Spider S features a thicker Surlyn grooved “PureRoll” face insert to enhance initial forward roll.
From Golf Digest ● Feb. 3, 2020
Heavy metal ceded to hair metal as Snyder and his teammates cycled through duck walks, bear crawls and forward roll warmups.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2015
In 2012, tests were carried out using a forward roll hoop -- a metal structure placed right in front of the driver -- after other experiments with a jet fighter-style canopy and windshields.
From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2014
Amaya looked up and leapt out of the way, landing with an impressive forward roll and springing back up.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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