description Double-Double (Floor) Overview
The double-double is a difficult floor-exercise tumbling pass in artistic gymnastics consisting of two somersaults and two twists. The skill requires the gymnast to generate substantial height and rotation while maintaining precise body control through the pass. Li Xiaopeng was known for performing a layout double-double, in which the body remains extended rather than tucked during the somersaults.
help Double-Double (Floor) FAQ
Why is the floor skill called a double-double?
The name means two somersaults and two twists in the same tumbling element. In gymnastics terminology, a double-double is a backward double salto with two twists. [NBC Olympics](https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/gymnastics-101-olympic-terminology-and-glossary)
Is the double-double a forward or backward tumbling pass?
The standard gymnastics term refers to two backward somersaults combined with two twists. The gymnast must complete both rotations before landing on the floor. [NBC Olympics](https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/gymnastics-101-olympic-terminology-and-glossary)
Why is the double-double difficult on floor?
The gymnast needs enough height and speed to complete four separate rotation components while keeping the body aligned. The landing also has to be prepared quickly after the second somersault and second twist.
How does a triple-double differ from a double-double?
Both skills contain two somersaults, but a triple-double adds a third twist. A double-double therefore has two flips and two twists, while a triple-double has two flips and three twists.
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