Definition: The Kolman is a gymnastics release move named after Yugoslavian gymnast Alojz Kolman.
It is a full-twisting double tuck over the bar. The gymnast lets go of the bar, performs two back flips and a full twist, then catches the bar.
It is a full-twisting double tuck over the bar. The gymnast lets go of the bar, performs two back flips and a full twist, then catches the bar.
Also Known As: full-twisting Kovacs
Examples: Paul Hamm performs a Kolman -- it's the first release move in his routine.
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