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Punch

A gymnastics term that refers to bouncing off of the floor, vault board or beam as opposed to jumping. “Punching" refers to an almost perfectly straight leg quick plyometric movement. Punching movements allow gymnasts to more fully utilise the inherent spring in the gymnastics equipment. Jumping involves bending the legs and pushing.

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