description Layout (Back Straight Somersault) Overview
In gymnastics, a layout, or straight-body back somersault, is an aerial rotation performed with the hips and knees extended rather than folded into a tuck or pike. The gymnast maintains a long, open body line during flight; the skill is used on floor exercise and in tumbling and can serve as the base for combinations that add twists. It also requires control of takeoff, rotation, and landing.
help Layout (Back Straight Somersault) FAQ
What is a layout in gymnastics?
A layout is a straight-body back somersault in which the gymnast keeps the hips and knees extended during flight. It is commonly performed on floor exercise and in tumbling.
How is a layout different from a tuck or pike?
A tucked somersault folds the knees toward the body, while a piked somersault folds at the hips. A layout maintains a long, open body line with the hips and knees extended.
Why is body shape important in a layout?
The straight shape affects rotation speed, height, landing control, and judging deductions. A gymnast must keep the body extended without losing the alignment needed to complete the backward rotation.
Where is the layout used besides floor exercise?
Layouts are used in tumbling passes and can appear in other aerial gymnastics contexts. On floor, they are often combined with twists or other somersaults to create more difficult passes.
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