double twist
Two spins midair
A double twist is a maneuver in diving, gymnastics, or aerial sports involving two full rotations around the body's vertical axis while airborne.
The term describes the specific rotation count: She nailed the double twist off the high board.
In diving, it typically combines with a somersault: a back somersault with a double twist.
The phrase also appears in fiction and drama, where a double twist means two successive plot surprises that upend expectations.
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