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Illusion turn

A flexibility movement in which the gymnast swings the free leg upwards in to a splits position and drops her chest towards her lower leg whilst turning a full 360 degrees circle on her supporting leg.

Illusion turn
Indian Clubs

Indian clubs were used by men in calisthenics to promote strengh (as well as wrist elbow and shoulder flexibility) as early as in the 19th Century.

Isolated leap
Inward turn

Also known as a reverse turn. Turning in the direction of the supporting leg.

 
IOC

International Olympic Committee

 
Isolated leap/jump

A leap or jump performed as a single element (not linked to another movement and not in a combination)







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