description Randolph (Trampoline) Overview
Randolph is a named trampoline skill consisting of a forward somersault with two and a half twists. The performer must combine forward rotation and multiple axial twists before completing the landing, making body position and spatial orientation especially important. It belongs to the advanced vocabulary of competitive trampoline gymnastics and is evaluated as a defined difficulty element under the sport's technical rules.
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What is a Randolph on trampoline?
A Randolph is one forward somersault with two and a half twists. It is also commonly called a Randy in trampoline terminology.
Is a Randolph two and a half somersaults?
No. The two and a half refers to twists around the longitudinal axis, while the somersault rotation is one complete forward rotation.
How does a Randolph differ from a Rudy?
A Randolph has two and a half twists during one forward somersault, while a Rudy has one and a half twists. Both are forward somersault skills, but the Randolph requires a greater twisting rotation.
Why is the landing phase of a Randolph difficult?
The performer must finish a full forward somersault while completing 900 degrees of twist. That combination can make the landing surface difficult to orient toward, especially if the body position opens late.
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