backward somersault
Rearward rolling flip
A backward somersault is a gymnastics move in which the body rotates in a complete circle while moving backward—tucking the head and rolling heels over head in the reverse direction of a forward somersault.
It can be performed on the ground, from a standing position, or in the air off a diving board or trampoline: She nailed the backward somersault in her floor routine.
- backflipRearward aerial tumble
- back tuckTucked backward somersault
- tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
- double backReverse your direction
- acrobatAgile circus performer
gymnast · flip · rotation · tuck · tucked position · pike · layout · dismount · trampoline · mat · springboard · diving board · aerial · vault · momentum · spotting · landing · stick the landing
- divingscuba, scuba diving, dive mask, dive helmet, diving bells
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