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forward roll

noun

  1. a gymnastic movement in which the body is turned heels over head with the back of the neck resting on the ground
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Olsen said in an interview that she was concerned about memory lapses both during the match, and months after: “After I regained consciousness, I stood back up to get to the table and reset, but lost consciousness again and wound up doing a forward roll. I don't have any recollection of doing a forward roll.”

From BBC

“Together we’re providing opportunities for all kids to experience the joy of movement — and the confidence it builds — from their first forward roll to first back handspring and beyond.”

For those who saw the Pelicans’ power forward roll his left ankle in the second quarter of the game, Williamson was delivering excellent news.

Bowling his body into a forward roll, he knocked Matthias down like a skittle.

The diamond milling face pattern creates tiny channels designed to control face vibration for a crisp sound and feel, while within each cross-hatch on the face a small groove is designed to enhance forward roll.

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