double somersault
Two aerial rotations
A double somersault is an acrobatic maneuver in which the body completes two full rotations in the air before landing.
The move appears in gymnastics, diving, and circus arts, where it demonstrates athletic skill and control: She nailed the double somersault on the balance beam.
Adding twists or performing it from greater heights increases difficulty.
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