For Artistic, I prefer introducing the skill as a late TILT twist.
It’s easy (later as needed) to initiate the twist as early as seen in this progression series.
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Category: twisting
introducing forward twisting
I always start beginners from forward piked salto. As does trampoline coaching legend George Hery.
This way they get a foundation of “late twisting”. And it helps avoid the dread Barani Confusion.
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standing 1/1 on Beam
One of those IMPOSSIBLE skills.
Torque twisting from the Beam means lateral travel. Therefore gymnasts who torque need to jump enough sideways to offset that lateral travel.
Judges are often too severe in evaluating this skill. Landing with the trunk angle at 45 degrees would be optimal in my opinion. While piloting in the landing, the gymnast could adjust from 45 as needed to STICK a solid landing.
YET judges are quick to jump to “chest low” deduction.
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whip, whip, triple twist
Jake Jarman – quintuple twist
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Jake Jarman 9/2 twist
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Using everything possible to increase torque twist …
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Minami Kazuki news feature
Winner at the recent All-Japans over current Floor world champion Carlos Yulo (3rd) and Kenzo (4th).
See his tiny dorm room.
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Kara Eaker 7/2 + punch front
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quad twist – hands in pockets
keeping form on triple twist
VERY difficult.
There are a few good examples here. Best I can recall for twisting form was Courtney McCool. Most GAGE gymnasts keep fairly good form on twisting.
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