A Twist is one of the most difficult tumbling skills used in cheerleading.

A twist is commonly used in the section of the routine known as the tumbling passes.

The first video shows a 1/2 twist. A 1/2 twist calls for you to turn your body around half of the way.

The second video shows a full twist. The body must turn all the way through the air.

Twists are also a tumble that follows a roundoff back hand spring.

Twist

      1/2 twist

   

      Full Twist