| TRAMPOLINING GLOSSARY |
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| Pike A position where the body is bent forward at the hips to 90 ° or more while the legs are kept straight, with the thighs close to the upper body. Piked Jump Move showing the "Piked" shape alone, ie. no rotation or twist. Planterflexion Extension of ankle joint - Technical name for 'Point your toes'. Porpoise 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 "Dolphin". Poliarush A double Back Somersault with 4 complete twists. Named after Dimitri Poliarush (BLR) - Winner, 1996 World Championships. Puck Semi-tucked shape allowable in competition for multi-twisting multiple somersaults. For competition, the rules require an angle between the body and thighs, and the thighs and lower legs, of 90 ° - 120 °. Push-In Mat A foam filled mat that a Coach might use to reduce the rebound of a trampolinist when developing a new move. It is not a substitute for proper coaching of technique. Also known as "Throw-In Mat" (silly), and "Crash Mat" (scary). |