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description Layout Overview

A layout is a gymnastics and tumbling salto performed with a fully extended, straight body rather than a tucked or piked position. The athlete maintains an open hip angle and extended legs throughout the airborne rotation before landing. Layouts are used across artistic gymnastics, acrobatics, cheerleading, and trampoline disciplines.

help Layout FAQ

What is a layout in gymnastics or acrobatics?

A layout is a type of salto or flip where the athlete maintains a fully extended, straight-bodied posture during the entire airborne rotation. It is distinguished from a tuck or pike position by keeping the legs straight and rigid.

How is a layout different from a tuck in a flip?

In a tuck flip, the gymnast pulls their knees tightly into their chest to spin faster, whereas in a layout, the body remains completely straight. The layout requires more height, spatial awareness, and core strength to complete the rotation without the mechanical advantage of tucking.

What skills do you need to master before learning a layout?

Gymnasts typically need to have mastered a solid round-off back handspring and a confident tuck flip on a spring floor or trampoline before attempting a layout. A strong core and proper jumping technique are essential to generate enough height for the straight-body rotation.

Where is the layout skill typically performed in competitions?

Layouts are a fundamental skill performed on various gymnastics apparatuses, most notably the floor exercise and the balance beam. In diving and trampolining, variations of the straight-body layout are also mandatory elements in international routines.

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