Half Turn Catch

Trick ID: 009

Half turn swing, half turn to catch

#Half Turn

Explanation

Leave the platform and turn around at the front end. Swing back to the platform and then back towards the frontend. On your way back, sweep back hard and rise into a Seven position with the hips pushed towards the bar. At the peak of the swing, let go of the bar and turn towards the catcher to make the catch.

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You can find out more about this trick in following books:

Discovering Flying Trapeze

Full explanation, step by step diagrams and common problems. The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze

Step by step diagram. Flying Trapeze Logbook

Trick listed in the logbook.

Related Items

The following tricks are variations of the Half Turn Catch:

Pirouette

Double Pirouette

Half Turn Forward Under

Half Turn to Legs

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IMAGE CREDIT: Emerald City Trapeze Arts. Lauren (flyer), David Treadwell (photo).