Gymnastics Jumping and Rolling Techniques

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What is a basic tumbling move where a cheerleader rotates backward in the air?

Handspring

Touch Down

Back Tuck (correct)

Cartwheel

Which of the following represents a kind of basic tumbling performed by cheerleaders?

Clap

Dagger

Handspring (correct)

K Motion

In cheerleading, which tumbling move involves a rotation in a sideways direction with the body fully extended?

Half T

Candlestick

Layout (correct)

L Motion

What is the term for when a cheerleader raises one hand upward with a closed fist, then raises the other hand sideways at shoulder level?

K Motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the arm position in the TOUCHDOWN tumbling?

Arms are stretched out in upward position with closed fists facing in Signup and view all the answers

What is the arm position in the DAGGER tumbling?

Both arms are bent; clenched fists facing each other parallel to shoulders Signup and view all the answers

How are the legs positioned in the SIDE LUNGE tumbling?

One leg is bent, while the other leg is extended Signup and view all the answers

What is the arm position in the OVERHEAD CLASP tumbling?

Both arms are bent; clenched fists facing each other; Elbows are on shoulder level Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence for performing a forward roll?

(a) squat down with hands on the ground, (b) tuck head in with chin down, (c) roll onto upper back, (d) rotate onto feet continuing to a standing position Signup and view all the answers

Which tumbling move involves rolling backward while placing the weight of the body on both feet?

Backward roll Signup and view all the answers

In which tumbling move do you jump with legs open and parallel to the ground?

Toe touch Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for performing a cartwheel?

(a) with one foot in front, (b) stand on one foot and lean down until both hands are on the ground, (c) transfer weight from one hand to the other while driving legs above and over the body, (d) place one leg on the ground and continue through a standing position Signup and view all the answers