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Execute the somersault with top men rolling to jump withhalf-turn in air at corners. Bottom men forward cross-legged roll to stand, turn, andbackward roll to stand at corner. FRONT SOMERSAULT
RUN AND SPRING OFF BOTH FEET, LIFTING WITH ARMS AND SHOULDERS (ELBOWS BENT); LIFT STRAIGHT UP—HEIGHT IS VERY IMPORTANT; AT HEIGHT OF SPRING, SNAP HEAD DOWN AND TUCK VERY CLOSELY (c); SLAP YOUR SHINS OUT FROM UNDER YOU AND INTO SPIN AS YOU TUCK (c and d); PUT HEAD BACK AND OPEN TUCK TO LAND (e and f). HINTS TO BEGINNERS: A level sawdust jumping pit is an ideal place to learn the somersaults. When trying the front somersault on the mats, have them doubly thick to prevent jars. The safety man should assist the beginner by catching him |
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