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How to Do a Somersault With Two People

A basic somersault or forward roll can be more challenging when you add a second person to the maneuver. The weight and momentum of two people must be balanced and distributed in a smooth, fluid movement. Although the basic technique is the same, both participants must make some basic modifications to deliver a safe and successful two-person somersault.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 People
  • Comfortable clothing
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Instructions

    • 1
      Begin somersaults with hands above your head.

      Practice a few solo somersaults each, using proper form. Place your hands straight above your head with feet shoulder-width apart and knees bent. Use your feet and legs to propel you forward. Tuck your head and use your hands planted on the ground ahead of you to guide your shoulders to the ground first.

    • 2
      Having one participant lie on his back is an easy way to begin the 2-person somersault.

      Have participant 1 lie on a safety mat with back on the floor, legs straight out in front and arms extended straight back on the floor above her head.

    • 3

      Have participant 2 step up to participant. Allow participant 1 to grasp the ankles of participant 2. Participant 1 should still be flat on the floor with arms extended above her head, grasping the ankles of participant 2.

    • 4

      Have participant 1 lift her legs up and back so that participant 2 can grasp the ankles of participant 1.

    • 5
      The knee movement of a somersault should be a small flex, not a deep bend.

      Create a mutual signal that participant 2 will give to begin. On that signal, participant 2 flexes her knees and pushes forward in a somersault, still grasping ankles with participant 1.

    • 6

      Have participant 2 tuck her head and land the somersault on herr shoulders while participant 1 moves with the momentum and rises to a stand. If you want the somersaults to continue, have participant 1 mimic the same moves as participant 2 until both are ready to stop the maneuver.


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