Double mini trampoline

A double mini trampoline, often called a double mini or DMT, is a special kind of gymnastics activity that is part of trampolining. It uses a smaller trampoline than the ones used in regular competitions. This trampoline has two parts: one angled and one flat. In double mini trampoline, how hard the tricks are matters a lot for the score, more than in regular trampoline.

A routine in double mini trampoline has two parts. First, the athlete jumps onto the angled part and flips onto the flat part. Sometimes, they just jump straight onto the flat part without flips—this is called a "spotter." Then, on the flat part, they do more flips and twists before landing safely on a mat.

Athletes are judged on how difficult their moves are and how well they do them. They can compete in teams or by themselves. The International Federation of Gymnastics oversees this sport, and though it is not in the Olympics yet, the best athletes compete internationally in events organized by the federation and at the World Games.

History

The double mini trampoline, often called DMT, started in 1970 when Robert F Bollinger and George Nissen joined two mini trampolines together. Robert Bollinger made rules for competitions and helped athletes learn to use it.

The first big competition for double mini trampolines happened in 1973 in London, England. Just six years later, in 1976, it was included in the Trampoline World Championships in Tulsa.

Over time, the double mini trampoline got wider. In the mid-1990s, a new, wider version was made, which became the standard used around the world today.

Skills

Some common skills done in double mini trampoline competitions include flips and twists. You can read more about them in the FIG Code of Point Difficulty.

Full-In Full-Out

Also known as Double-Twisting Double Back

FIG Code 822

This flip is often used when finishing a routine. The gymnast jumps backward and does two flips with two full twists — one twist in each flip. This can be done in different body positions.

Triple Back Somersault

FIG Code 12---

This flip is also used to finish a routine. The gymnast jumps backward and does three flips. Like other skills, this can be done in different body positions.

Miller

Also known as Full in Double-Full Out or Triple-Twisting Double back

FIG Code 833

This flip is used to finish a routine. The gymnast jumps backward and does two flips with three twists. It is named after a champion gymnast from the USA. This skill can also be done in different body positions.

Full-In Half-Out

Also known as Full-Half, Full-In Barani-Out or Full-Barani

FIG Code 821

This flip is often used to start a routine. The gymnast jumps forward and does two flips with one and a half twists — a full twist in the first flip and a half twist in the second. This can be performed in different body positions.

Fliffis

Also known as Half-Out

FIG Code 8-1

This flip is used to start a routine. The gymnast jumps forward and does two flips with a half twist — no twist in the first flip and a half twist in the second. This can be done in different body positions.

Triffis

Also known as Half-out Triffis or 'Triff'

FIG Code 12--1

This flip is used to start a routine. The gymnast jumps forward and does three flips with a half twist — no twist in the first two flips and a half twist in the last flip. This skill can be done in certain body positions.

FIG Code of Point Difficulty

In double mini trampoline, the difficulty of skills is calculated using a bonus system. This system looks at the number of rotations and twists a gymnast does, then adds the position they are in. The positions are tuck (shown as "O"), pike (shown as **"

FIG World Championship results

The FIG World Championship features exciting competitions for double mini trampoline, with both men’s and women’s individual events. The results come from official records and the FIG’s database, making sure everything is accurate.

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The women’s competition also follows the same rules, with results checked against official records.