Arabian
- Official name: Half in forwards somersault
- Alternative names: Half in somersault, half twisting back somersault
- Difficulty score: 0.6
- FIG Notation: B4 1
- Coach level required: L3M2
Description
This skill can be performed using two main techniques. Perform a back somersault take off with an early twist and complete the somersault facing forwards. Perform a back somersault with a middle half twist to land on feet
Where this skill fits
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Preps
As part of the learning process the following preps may be useful to teach the gymnast a .
Base prep for
The Arabian is a useful prep for learning the skills listed below.