How to Do a Round-off
A round-off is an acrobatic move that is a cross between a cartwheel and a forward flip-flop. It is often performed by a gymnast as the first in a series of tumbling moves that require the spring generated by the round-off’s height and momentum. Master the cartwheel before attempting this move.
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Instructions
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Run in a straight line, and launch into an accelerated cartwheel–arms spread above your head in a “V,” and legs following suit.
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Snap your feet and legs together mid-tumble, when you are completely upside down with both hands on the ground and both feet in the air, pivoting your body and arms from an “X” shape, to a straight handstand.
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Twist your position so that you land, feet together, facing the opposite direction from where you started.
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Allow the momentum generated by the move to help you bounce into another move, or just bounce the landing.
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Tips & Warnings
The faster you run into the round-off, the better bounce you should get from the landing.
Always use a mat or soft surface when performing acrobatics.
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