Half Turn (without force-out)

Trick ID: 246
Simple half turn at the front end

#Half Turn #Turnaround

Explanation

Swing out with one hand turned the other way (fingers up). If you turn left, then the right hand is turned. Kicks your legs like for a straight jump (forwards backwards then forwards again so that your body starts to rise up vertically. As this is happening, turn around on the bar and change your hands at the peak so you are then in a '7' position and facing the platform. Continue your swing in the other direction.

Trick Info

Mixed Grip

Video

Additional Video 1
Shown as part of a Half Turn Catch
Additional Video 1
Shown as part of a Half Turn Catch

Read More

You can find out more about this trick in following books:
Discovering Flying Trapeze

Full explanation, step by step diagrams and common problems. The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze

Step by step diagram. Flying Trapeze Logbook

Trick listed in the logbook.

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The following tricks are variations of the Half Turn (without force-out):
1½ Pirouette Turnaround
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