full twist
Americannoun
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It’s an intricate sequence in which she releases from the high bar while holding a reverse grip, then does a full twist in midair before catching the bar and swinging in the opposite direction.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
In China, the extremely agile Zhou Quan set a record for the highest number of consecutive leg full twist back somersaults, managing 11 in a row.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023
All he knows is that for years he could do a “full in” - a double backflip with a full twist mixed in - and then he couldn’t.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
The technical phase lasts about three minutes with swimmers performing required elements such as the ballet leg, fishtail full twist and barracuda airborne split.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
He also showcased one of the most difficult vaults in the world, a roundoff entry onto the table and then, after propelling off the apparatus with his hands, two flips with a full twist.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 18, 2022
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