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Body Alignment During Flips

Quick fact

In a straight layout flip, the body's moment of inertia is about four times larger than in a tight tuck, meaning the same flip takes much longer to complete unless extra force is applied.

Why this is interesting

You've seen gymnasts pull their knees to their chest and spin like a blur, but have you wondered how a simple change in shape makes them rotate so differently?