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Half Twisting Double

Trick ID: 068

Description

Trick starts like a layout somersault. After leaving the bar, perform a double somersault with a half twist before opening to catch the stick. Half twist can be performed: Going into the first somersault ('Half in') Coming out of the second somersault ('Half out') This trick can be performed straight, tucked or piked.

Videos

Video 1 Half Twisting Double Layout - on a Bar to Bar rig. Video 2 Performed by Bob Christians Video 3 Top view from the movie 'Trapeze'.

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Trick Info

2

Back Somersaults

0½

Twists

Safety Lines Twisting Belt

Holding the bar Regular Grip

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Related Tricks

This trick is a variation of the following trick:

Other similar tricks are:

Full Twisting Double 1½ Twisting Double Double Twisting Double Double Layout Double Arabian Layout Double Split Layout Triple Twisting Double Double Pike

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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.

CREDITS

Thanks to Tristan and Jean Francois for providing a video for this page.