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A somersault (obsolete French word sombresault, Provencal sobresaut; and Latin - supra, over, and saltus, jump, and in gymnastics a Salto) is an acrobatic exercise in which a person does a full 360° flip, moving the feet over the head. A somersault can be performed either forwards, backwards, or sideways and can be executed in the air or on the ground. When performed on the ground it is normally called a roll.
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Types of somersault [link]
There are many variations of front and back somersaults with most technically recognized versions being defined in the competitive sport of Trampolining - in which a somersault can be competitively performed in three shapes: tucked, piked or straight.
In addition to full somersaults, somersaults can be used in 1/4 rotations. These create variations such as:
- Crash Dive (3/4 Front Somersault to back landing)
- Lazy Back (3/4 Back Somersault to front landing)
- Ballout (11⁄4 Front Somersault to feet from back landing)
- Cody (11⁄4 back Somersault to feet from front landing)
Within British Gymnastic associations, the above terms have been deprecated in favour of more standard terms. e.g. Crash Dive is referred to as a 3/4 Front Somersault (Straight). Similarly, the previously named Barani Ballout is now termed a Ballout Barani to indicate that the forward somersault is executed before the twist.
In addition there are many variations of double and triple somersaults, often including twist rotations and can end in body landings.
Other associated moves include:
- Barani (Front Somersault with 1/2 twist)
- Rudolph (Rudi) (Front Somersault with 11⁄2 twists)
- Randolph (Randi) (Front Somersault with 21⁄2 twists)
- Adolf (Sometimes referred to as an Adi) (Front Somersault with 31⁄2 twists)
- Full Back or frontfull (Back Somersault or Front Somersault with 1 twist) less common with single fronts
- Double (Double Front or Back Somersault)
- Double Full (Back Somersault with 2 twists)
- Half Out (Double Front Somersault with 1/2 twist in the second somersault)
- Back in - Full out (Double Back Somersault with 1 twist in the second somersault)
Terminology [link]
The word 'flip' is synonymous with somersault in a number of countries including the USA.[1] However this is not used in trampolining in some countries such as Britain, whereby a flip is a skill that is executed with forward or backward movement, relying on the arms to create rotation, with an optional contact on the floor with the hands.
Many sports (not just gymnastics) have added to the confusion of named somersaults. For instance in sports such as BMX, FMX, snowboarding and even skateboarding, a backward rotation is referred to as a "backflip". Certain new sports such as tricking and free running also name their moves flips.
The word 'somerset' was also used in Victorian England to describe what today we call a somersault. For example, an 1843 poster advertising Pablo Fanque's Circus Royal boasts, "Mr. HENDERSON will undertake the arduous Task of THROWING TWENTY-ONE SOMERSETS, ON THE SOLID GROUND."[2]John Lennon also employs the word in his adaptation of the circus poster for The Beatles song, Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!, in which he sings, "And Mr. H will demonstrate ten somersets he'll undertake on solid ground."[3]
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References [link]
- ^ https://www2.usa-gymnastics.org/education/gymnastics/glossary.html, American Gymnastic Terminology
- ^ Sweeny Report: This circus poster from 1843 was the genesis of what popular song? June 5, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ Beatles Lyrics: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! Retrieved April 5, 2011.
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Somersault (song)
"Somersault" is a song by the British band Zero 7 featuring Sia. It was released in May 2004 as the second single taken from the bands second studio album When It Falls. It is the second time Zero 7 had featured Sia on a single release, following their 2001 single, "Destiny".
The song includes the memorable lines: "You put my feet back on the ground/ Did you know you brought me around/ You were sweet, and you were sound/ You saved me."
Reviews
Jemma Volp-Fletcher of Contact Music gave the track 7 out of 10, saying: "Another winner from Zero 7 – this time more folky with a plumped up acoustic guitar sound throughout. Sia Furler’s vocal is outstanding as ever and immediately transports you to that summer’s day, barbie on the go and sun blazing down. ‘Somersault’ is almost meditative with its glistening strings and delicate vocal - a shining offering from their latest album When it falls.
In a review of When It Falls album, John Bush of All Music complimented the track, saying; "Sia Furler shines on a track "Somersault". [It's] simultaneously spacy and down-home"
Somersault (disambiguation)
Somersault is an acrobatic exercise in which a person does a full 360° flip.
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Dare (La La La)
"Dare (La La La)" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her self-titled tenth studio album Shakira (2014). The song was first released to contemporary hit radio in Italy on 28 March 2014, as the third single from the album and was later released in a remix bundle in the United States via RCA Records. The song was co-written by Shakira, Jay Singh (J2), Dr. Luke, Mathieu Jomphe-Lepine, Max Martin, Cirkut, Raelene Arreguin and John J. Conte, Jr. while the production was handled by J2, Dr. Luke, Shakira, Cirkut and Billboard. The song is an uptempo, electro house song built over drums and chants.
A reworked version of the song entitled "La La La (Brazil 2014)" was released on 27 May as the second theme song for the 2014 World Cup. This was Shakira's second time singing the theme song for the FIFA World Cup (The first being in 2010). The song included new lyrics and features Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown. The version was praised by music critics and fared well commercially. An accompanying video was directed by Shakira's long time collaborator Jaume de Laiguana, the music video is influenced by Afro-Brazilian heritage and tribal imagery and features cameos from a variety of football players including Lionel Messi, Neymar, Cesc Fàbregas, Sergio Agüero, Radamel Falcao, James Rodríguez and Eric Abidal, Shakira's boyfriend Gerard Piqué and their son Milan.
Dare (band)
Dare are a rock band from Oldham, England, fronted by Thin Lizzy keyboard player Darren Wharton. They formed in 1985, and have released eight albums to date, including the #48 UK album Blood from Stone.
History
Dare was formed in 1985 by Darren Wharton after Thin Lizzy had broken up. By 1987, Dare had gained a local following in Oldham and they were offered recording contracts from A&M, RCA and MCA Records. The band's debut album, Out of the Silence, was released in 1988 on A&M Records. Dare had minor success in Europe, but album sales flagged and the band was dropped from their label after their second album Blood from Stone (1991).
The band have had four songs in the UK Singles Chart: "The Raindance" (#62, 1989), "Abandon" (#71, 1989), "We Don't Need a Reason" (#52, 1991) and "Real Love" (#67, 1991).
The band continues to this day, but have departed from their hard rock and melodic rock roots, and now feature a heavy Celtic influence.
The original lineup featured Brian Cox who played keyboards on the records Out of the Silence and Blood From Stone. Cox later played with D:Ream before becoming a particle physicist and science communicator.
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by: SomersaultDear Penny you seem like a girl of my dream
Well adjusted fourteen wrapped herself in this gleam
You're melting the snow - something covers your smile
Come on and be daddy's girl for a little while
I know if you could see her
Your eyes wouldn't die
I know you can't see her
If you dare to blame her
Just beware what you say
Don't you dare to look down on her
You don't even know her name
Penny, can you feel the sun on your cheek
beside or beneath, switch when you're getting weak
You're tasting the rain on a summer night's fall
When you're leaving your mates with nothing at all
I know you can't see her
I know you can't feel her
You don't know her name