Hocks Somersault

Trick ID: 006
Also known as: Hocks Salto

Back somersault from a Knee Hang position

#Hocks

Explanation

This trick starts like a normal Hocks Off. Unfold with more power than usual to generate extra rotation. As you unhook your legs, tuck for a back somersault before opening and giving your arms to the catcher.This trick can also be performed with a Piked back somersault.

Trick Info

Close Grip Between the Legs Find Possible Catches

Video

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Piked
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Piked

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You can find out more about this trick in following books:
The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze

Step by step diagram. Flying Trapeze Logbook

Trick listed in the logbook.

Related Items

This trick is a variation of the following trick:
Hocks Off
Other similar tricks are:
Backend Hocks Off
Hocks to Legs
Hocks 1½
Hocks Somersault Full
Hocks Full Twist
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#Hocks
Thanks to Sarah and Fly'n Fit Trapeze School in Japan for providing videos for this page.