description Rudi (Rudy) Overview
The Rudi, sometimes spelled Rudy, is an acrobatic element utilized in trampolining, tumbling, and freestyle aerial skiing. The maneuver consists of a forward layout somersault performed with one and a half twists, resulting in a 540-degree horizontal rotation. It is named after a mid-20th-century trampolinist. The element serves as a foundational twisting move that athletes build upon to create complex, multi-rotational sequences.
help Rudi (Rudy) FAQ
What is a Rudi in acrobatics?
A Rudi, also spelled Rudy, is a forward layout somersault with one and a half twists. One and a half twists equal a 540-degree horizontal rotation.
In which sports is the Rudi used?
The move appears in trampolining, tumbling, and freestyle aerial skiing. Its combination of a forward somersault and 540-degree twist makes it useful across several aerial disciplines.
How many twists does a Rudi have?
A Rudi has one and a half twists, or 540 degrees of rotation around the longitudinal axis. It is performed in a forward layout position rather than as a tucked somersault.
Is a Rudi the same as a backward somersault?
No, the Rudi is a forward layout somersault with one and a half twists. The forward direction and 540-degree twist are its defining technical features.
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