wolf turn
What Is The Definition Of Wolf Turn In Gymnastics?
1. A wolf turn is a turn in which the gymnast is in a squatting position with one leg out straight. The gymnast’s arms are also held out straight and used to give the gymnast momentum to turn. It is common in elite gymnastics to see more than one wolf turn performed consecutively in a row.
On What Events Can A Wolf Turn Be Performed?
Wolf turns can be performed on floor or beam. They occur as a separate element in a routine rather than in sequence with something else.
How Do You Do A Wolf Turn?
To perform a wolf turn, use the following steps:
- Get into a squat with one foot underneath you and one leg straight out to the side. Make sure the ankle of the leg you are squatting on is centered under your body. All of your body weight should be over that leg.
- Rather than keeping the knee of your bent leg pointed forward, turn it out to the side to open your hip while keeping your ankle centered underneath you. This will make it easier to turn.
- Bring your arms out straight to the side, parallel to the ground.
- Initiate the turn by quickly moving your arms in the opposite direction you want to turn and then snapping them toward the direction of the turn as you bring your straight leg closer to the bent one.
- Continue to spin, balancing on the toes of your bent leg, until you have rotated 360 degrees. Then, place the foot of your straight leg back on the ground to stop yourself.
Why Is A Wolf Turn So Popular In Elite Gymnastics?
A wolf turn is a popular skill for elite gymnasts to perform because it is more difficult than a regular turn one does standing up. Therefore, this type of turn is awarded more points in competition.
All balance beam and floor routines in a competition require the gymnast to perform a turn of some kind. By performing the more difficult one to fulfill this requirement, they are awarded more points.
How Many More Points Is A Wolf Turn?
Performing a single wolf turn is not worth many additional points, which is why most gymnasts do two or three wolf turns in a row. A single wolf turn is a tenth of a point higher than a normal standing single turn. A double or triple wolf turn is worth three and four tenths more than a normal standing single turn, respectively.
Example Of How Wolf Turn Is Used In Commentary
1. Suni Lee performed a double wolf turn as part of her beam routine at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Gymnastics
