Cartwheel

How it is used

Gymnastics teachers use cartwheel for a sideways skill, not a forward roll.

Example sentences

1. Her cartwheel followed the straight line on the mat.

   The line guides the sideways direction of travel.

2. The instructor slowed the cartwheel video to show hand placement.

   The recording makes the sequence of hand contacts clearer.

Common collocations

• perform a cartwheel
• cartwheel technique

Related terms

• bodyweight exerciseAn exercise that uses your own body as resistance instead of machines, weights, or other external load.
• formThe way an exercise or movement is performed; good form means correct, safe and efficient technique.

More terms: Exercises & Technique

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