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Pirouette

Half turn swing, 1½ twist to catch
Number of somersaults
(none)
Number of twists
x 1.5
Catch to hands
Notes
Also known as: Vrille

Leave the platform and turn around at the front end. Swing back to the platform and force out over it. On your way back, sweep back hard and rise into a set position with the hips pushed towards the bar, and your legs open. At the peak of the swing, let go of the bar and turn, closing your legs to accelerate the spin as you make a one and a half turn 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.

Videos
This video shows two tricks, a nice forward over, followed by a pirouette.:
Related Tricks
This trick is a progression of the following trick:


Other variations of this trick:

Key:
Caught by the legs
Legs Catch
Caught with the stick
Catch with Stick
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