Full twisting layout
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A full twisting layout, also called a full twist or a full is a gymnastics
move similar to a piked full twist. It is an advanced move.
In order to be in good condition to try this skill, some skills are required; these include:
as well as being able to do a flatback full twist, and a half twisting layout. Many people claim that an Arabian front is harder to land than a full, because it is landing forward. This skill is not necessary.
In Allstar Cheerleading, full twisting layouts are legal level 5, which is also the highest level.
Execution
Height is extremely important in execution of the skill. The skill can be executed from a front handspring, or a run. In attempting the skill with a front handspring, the handspring must be fast, strong, and land with your hips slightly in front of your feet. From a run, you will need to punch the ground with your feet, as in a front tuck. Once the skill has been executed, and height has been gained, you can begin to flip. Once in the middle of the flip, you can twist, however it is crucial in this skill to twist at the correct time. The knowing of correct time is obtained by attempted execution.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
move similar to a piked full twist. It is an advanced move.
In order to be in good condition to try this skill, some skills are required; these include:
- roundoffRoundoffA roundoff is a move in gymnastics similar to a cartwheel.The roundoff is a gymnastic technique that turns horizontal speed into vertical speed ; it is also used effectively to turn forward momentum from a run into backwards momentum, giving speed and power to backwards moves such as flips and...
- back handspring
- back tuck
- layoutSomersaultA somersault is an acrobatic exercise in which a person does a full 360° flip, moving the feet over the head. A somersault can be performed either forwards, backwards, or sideways and can be executed in the air or on the ground...
as well as being able to do a flatback full twist, and a half twisting layout. Many people claim that an Arabian front is harder to land than a full, because it is landing forward. This skill is not necessary.
Popularity
This skill is introduced in floor routines in levels 6 and 7. It is legal for competition in level 7. It is typically not done on the beam until later levels, but it is commonly done as a vault, in the form of a Yurchenko or Tsukahara. This is one of the basic skills in the upper levels of gymnastics. This skill is also popular in Power Tumbling. It is not required until level nine, but may be included in a tumbling pass as early as level 7.In Allstar Cheerleading, full twisting layouts are legal level 5, which is also the highest level.
Forward Twisting Layouts (Front Fulls)
The required skills to have before attempting a front full include: front handspring, fronttuck, as well as front layout.Execution
Height is extremely important in execution of the skill. The skill can be executed from a front handspring, or a run. In attempting the skill with a front handspring, the handspring must be fast, strong, and land with your hips slightly in front of your feet. From a run, you will need to punch the ground with your feet, as in a front tuck. Once the skill has been executed, and height has been gained, you can begin to flip. Once in the middle of the flip, you can twist, however it is crucial in this skill to twist at the correct time. The knowing of correct time is obtained by attempted execution.