description Piked Double Back (Trampoline) Overview
A piked double back is a trampoline or tumbling element consisting of two backward somersaults performed while the body is held in a pike position. In a pike, the hips are sharply flexed and the legs remain extended, creating a folded shape during rotation. The element is evaluated according to the applicable competition code, with execution depending on rotation, body position, height, and landing control.
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What is a piked double back on trampoline?
A piked double back is a trampoline or gymnastics skill with two consecutive backward rotations performed in a pike position. The legs remain relatively straight while the gymnast folds tightly at the hips to control rotation.
How is a piked double back different from a tucked double back?
Both skills contain two backward rotations, but the pike keeps the legs straighter and folds the body at the hips. A tuck brings the knees toward the chest, while a pike changes the body's shape and requires different flexibility and timing.
Why does a pike position help with a double back?
The tight hip fold reduces the body's rotational radius and helps the gymnast generate enough speed for two backward rotations. The straight-leg shape also makes the skill visually recognizable, but it requires stronger body-line control than a compact tuck.
Why is the piked double back considered a high-scoring skill?
It combines two backward rotations with a demanding straight-leg pike shape, increasing the technical difficulty of the pass. On trampoline, the athlete must also preserve height and finish with enough time to spot and control the landing.
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