How Might a Diver or Gymnast Initiate a Twist About

question 12

Multiple Choice

How might a diver or gymnast initiate a twist about the vertical axis once airborne and rotating forward about the horizontal axis?

• A) turn the head away from the rotating direction
• B) tilt the body by raising the arm in the direction of the twist
• C) tilt the body by raising the arm opposite the twisting side
• D) the twist must be started before take off

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