Gymnastic Moves: Step-by-Step Guide on How the Experts Perfectly Perform the Pivot Twist

Start in a small lunge position with your weight on your left front leg, which is slightly bent, and your back leg straight, feet flat on the floor, right arm out to the side and left arm out in front, both at shoulder height.

Pull your weight sharply forward and up as you rise onto your front toes, at the same time opening your front arm out to the side and swinging your straight back leg in a circular motion to the front, then bending at the knee. bring foot in to touch other knee.

The turn has now started and should be smooth but strong. Once the action is started, both arms are raised overhead to fifth position (both arms overhead in a curved position, palms facing each other).

Current regulations within the Code of Points require that pivot turns be specifically included in all exercises. In fact, all body elements must be present at all times and it would be highly recommended to demonstrate at least three different types of each body element.

Building on the basic pivot technique described above, the variation can be practiced by twisting into the supporting leg, or away from the supporting leg, or, increasing the amount of twist, changing to a double or even triple twist, or simply alter the position of the free leg.

The tall twist is very effective and is accomplished by lifting the back leg up and into a bent position, with the leg rotated at the hip as in tall ballet. Adding other, simpler twists enhances the overall impression of a routine, and these could include twisting other parts of the body, such as the buttocks, knees, or back.

A basic pattern twist that involves small steps spinning in place becomes more effective, such as a rolling action with the ribbon or an overhead spin with the hoop.