Hocks Somersault

Trick ID: 006

Description

Other Names: Hocks Salto

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.

Videos

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Trick Info

1½
Back Somersaults
Safety Lines Safety Lines Between the Legs Holding the Bar Holding the bar Close Grip Find Catches Find Possible Catches

Related Tricks

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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You can find out more about this trick in my books:

The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze
A full explanation of this trick, step by step diagrams and common problems.
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Flying Trapeze Logbook
This trick is listed in the logbook.
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CREDITS

Thanks to Sarah and Fly'n Fit Trapeze School in Japan for providing videos for this page.

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