What are the terms used in gymnastic?

Gymnastics Vocabulary List

word example sentence
handstand Can you do a handstand without falling over?
landing His work on the rings was good, but his landing wasn’t great.
pommel horse He fell off the pommel horse, so his score was low.
somersault I love doing somersaults on the trampoline.

What starts with Z in gymnastics?

Gymnastic Moves for each letter of the alphabet Quiz Stats

Hint Answer % Correct
V Valdez 35.3%
Y Y-Stand 34.9%
Z zero handed cartwheel 26.5%
X X Stand 24.4%

What are the letters in gymnastics?

Each skill performed is given a letter grading and numerical value based on its difficulty with A being the least difficult: A = 0.1, B =0.2, C =0.3, D = 0.4 and so on. A gymnast will aim to have as many highly valued skills in their routine as they possibly can in order to increase their start value.

What are the 7 rotations in gymnastics?

For male gymnasts, the Olympic Order is as follows:

  • Floor Exercise.
  • Pommel horse.
  • Still Rings.
  • Vault.
  • Parallel bars.
  • Horizontal or high bar.

What is a Valdez?

A valdez is an advanced gymnastics technique requiring high levels of strength and flexibility. Starting in a seated position, the gymnast moves into a back walkover. Before attempting a valdez, start by warming up with a few back strengthening exercises.

What does ND mean in gymnastics?

neutral deduction
ND stands for neutral deduction. These are deductions that a head judge will subtract from the final score. They apply to larger rules that a gymnast breaks. Some examples are a routine going too long, a gymnast showing up late to perform, or if a gymnast’s clothing doesn’t meet regulation requirements.