split jump
Legs apart midair
A split jump is a leap in which the legs extend in opposite directions, forming a split position in midair.
Common in dance, gymnastics, and figure skating, it demonstrates flexibility and explosive power: She executed a perfect split jump at the end of her routine.
Also called a split leap.
- leapSudden springing movement
- leap of faithTrust without verification
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- center stagePosition of maximum attention
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
airborne · elevation · stretch · flexibility · legs · turnout · grand jeté · soaring · air time · explosive · midair · extension · spring · bound · dance · dance floor · cheerleading · high kick
- Gymnastics Skillsback handspring, front handspring, cartwheel, back walkover, front walkover
- Jumpshop, leap, bound, skip, bounce
- trampoliningbounce, bouncing, flip, backflip, front flip
- ballet jumpsgrand jete, jete, saute, cabriole, assemble
- Skating Jumpsaxel, lutz, salchow, toe loop, flip
leg position in aerial movements
split jumptuck jump
Vertical leap, knees raised
tuck · pike jump · cannonball · ball position · closed position
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