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Forward Under

Front somersault under the bar
Number of somersaults
x 1
Forwards
Number of twists
(none)
Catch to hands
Notes
Also known as: Salto en dessous, Drive salto

Swing out and back and make a small set at the platform, sweep back just later than for a swing, and let your legs come forward again. Then sweep back for a straight jump, so you arrive at the frontend in a standing position, let go and tuck for a somersault.

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

Videos
Straight Jump with a somersault:


Other videos:

Additional Video 1
Related Tricks
This trick is a progression of the following trick:


Other variations of this trick:

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Caught by the legs
Legs Catch
Caught with the stick
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