Pirouette
Pirouette a full turn on the spot during which the inside hind foot is used as pivot (equestrian) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 225P.) Pirouette a full turn on the spot, with the inside hind foot is the pivot (equestrian) pirouette a turn about the vertical axis. A gymnast can change direction by swivelling or stepping the foot in a 180-degree move, alternatively, a pirouette can be performed in a handstand position (gymnastics) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 312P.) Pirouette in figure and roller skating term for turns around the body’s longitudinal axis, on the ice the turns are performed on the skates on the same spot. Pirouettes can be executed with one or two legs turning backward or forward in an upright position (standing pirouette), a spiral position (scale pirouette), or in a seated position (seated pirouette). The prelude to a pirouette can either be a curve or a jump. Combinations of different types of pirouettes are called a pirouette combination or (in case of a change of supporting leg) a changing pirouette. Pirouettes performed in pairs by both partners holding each other are called pair pirouettes. (H.Haag &g. Haag, dictionary, 2003, 365p) pirouette to change direction with a twist in the handstand position. Also used as a noun (artistic gymnastics)
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