| TRAMPOLINING GLOSSARY |
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| Degree of Difficulty [DD] A rating that measures the difficulty of specific moves and is factored into the total score after judges have scored the execution of the moves; also known as Tariff. De-Synchronisation Scoring how much the pair of Synchro trampolinists are out of 'tempo' with each other, judged by the difference in height of the landing. Dolphin A move starting on the back, with a Front Somersault, landing again on the back; more commonly known as a "Bounce-Roll", and less commonly as a "Porpoise". Dorso-Ventricle Axis An axis passing through the navel, around which the side somersault and turntable are done. No award for tariff is made for rotation around it. Double Back A double Back Somersault without twist. Double Bounce-Roll A move starting on the back, with a double Front Somersault, landing again on the back. Double Full A Back Somersault with 2 complete twists. Not to be confused with the term "Full - Full" or more normally "Full In - Full Out". Double Mini (Tramp) [DMT] An elongated version of a "Mini" trampoline that is open at either end - Useful for circus tricks and games. The 'Artiste' runs and mounts, performs a trick or two whilst rebounding across the apparatus, landing on a foam filled pad at the other end. |