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Backend Split

Split position at backend
Number of somersaults
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Catch to hands
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Also known as: Ecart

Swing out from the platform and back. At the backend, rise into a set and bring one leg in front of you over the bar. Push your head back and your hips forward and pull the bar backwards onto the thigh of the other leg, with both legs straight. At the peak, let go and drop to the catcher.

These notes are provided ONLY as an explanation of the trick.
If you want to perform it yourself - get an expert to teach you.
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Caught by the legs
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