half twist
Americannoun
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Diving. a dive made by a half rotation of the body on its long axis.
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the twisting of the body in a half-turn, as in tumbling.
Example Sentences
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She started with a showstopper of a vault, sticking a Cheng, which is a roundoff onto the springboard, a half twist onto the vault, and a front layout with one and a half twists.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
Earlier in his career, Melton’s coaches would have him progress through basic elements — first a back tuck, then a back layout, a half twist and a full.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2021
At the 2013 World Championships, Biles performed a double layout—two flips with straight legs—to which she added a half twist at the last second, forcing her to land blindly.
From The New Yorker ● May 23, 2016
Diver Lou Plocher does a double somersault with a half twist off an 80-foot tower at the Nebraska State Fair.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 29, 2015
That extra half twist meant I’d have to master a very tricky blind forward landing, but it would put less stress on my calves.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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