whats the difference between an ARABIAN and a HALF (twist)?

[amberdezi]

i know i should know this, but i always get them mixed up...

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

It's early twist vs. late twist.

Generally, if you complete the half twist before you finish the first half flip (ie before you're upside-down), it will be recognized as an arabian. Any later, and it's a 1/2.

 

[gymch34]

in an arabian, you turn from back to front before the flip is started- then its a forward flip.

I think you are talking about a back flip w/ a 1/2 twist? If so, the flip is initiated backwards, then the twist happens as you get your feet closer to the floor.

They are 2 totatlaly different skills w/ different techniques for takeoff, turning & flipping.