| TRAMPOLINING GLOSSARY |
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| Radius Of Gyration Mathematical term for how 'spread apart' the body is when a somersault or twist is done around an axis. Randolph A Front Somersault with 2½ twists; also known as a "Randy". Randy A Front Somersault with 2½ twists; also known as a "Randolph". Rig Overhead apparatus with a belt, ropes, pulleys and fittings allowing the coach to provide remote support for a move whilst learning. Roller A move starting on the Seat, Full Twist To Seat Drop Routine A combination of movements or manoeuvres displaying a specific range of skills. Rudolph A Front Somersault with 1½ twists; also known as a "Rudy". Named afer Dave Roudolph who executed the 1 ½ twisting front Somersault on a trampoline in the late 1920's in Vaudeville. Randolph and Adolph were "invented" names for the kindred skills they represent. Rudy A Front Somersault with 1½ twists; also known as a "Rudolph". Rudi Out A double Front Somersault with 1½ twists in the 2nd Somersault". |