Fractions and degrees are used in order to describe twisting movements. A ½ twist is a 180-degree twist, a full (1/1) twist is a 360 degree twist. A 1& ½ twist is 540 degrees of twist. A double twist (2/1) is 720 degrees of twist. A 2& ½ twist is 900 degrees. A triple twist is a 1080-degree twist. A 3& ½ twist is 1260 degrees. A quad twist is a 1440-degree twist.