air trick
Midair skateboard flip
An air trick is a maneuver performed while airborne, typically in action sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, or motocross.
The rider launches off a ramp, halfpipe, or natural feature and executes spins, flips, or grabs before landing: She landed a clean air trick on the quarterpipe.
The term distinguishes aerial maneuvers from ground-based tricks.
- flipQuick turning motion
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- full rotationOne complete circular turn
- grabSeize abruptly
- tail grabGripping board's rear aloft
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