How to Do a Barani in Gymnastics

Advanced gymnasts combine twisting motions with somersaulting motions. On variation of a somersault is called a barani. A barani is a front somersault with a half twist. Read on to learn how to do a barani in gymnastics.

Things You'll Need

• Tumbling mat

Instructions

1. Practice a front somersault in a piked position instead of a tucked position.

2. Determine from which direction your 180 degree turn will start.

3. Practice the front piked somersault with a step out.

4. Add the half twist to the somersault, twisting right before landing to develop the motion.

5. Practice the front somersault piked and as you jump and lift your hips off the ground, drop your shoulder right or left for the direction twist.

Tips & Warnings

• An advanced gymnasts should consistently turn in one direction for all twisting motions.

• Practicing on a trampoline first, will allow greater height and accuracy for developing somersault progressions.

• When learning the barani and twisting let, be careful not to twist into the ground when landing. This could cause knee injuries.