Gymnasts Twisting Help!

[Gymgrl]

Hi guys, I have been working on my full twisting layout and just can't get it. For the longest time I was twisting too late (setting too long). My coach told me to try setting with one arm out to the side to initiate the twist faster, and I got it first try! But in the full twists that followed I started losing height and landing on my side. Now I have a bit of a mental block and am now twisting too late again. I was wondering if you guys have any tips for me? I have been working on it for so long and I can't seem to get it right, thank you!!

 

[HopefulGymnast]

Hi,

Is this thread of any help to you? (https://chalkbucket.com/threads/cant-twist.73491/)

Women Post in thread 'Can't twist'

Jan 27, 2026

Alright, so there are three things we'll work in parallel here. And for the sake of simplicity, I'll assume you're twisting left; just reverse everything for a right twist.

BACK LATE TWIST:
First, we'll look at back 1/2. You want to work that 3/4 back layout with arms somewhere between a T-shape and a Y-shape -- so out, and slightly up. Pay very close attention to what you see while you do it; you should see the wall in front of you on takeoff, watch it as long as you can, then see the trampoline before you land. On your next bounce after the front drop, do a half turn as you come back up...

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