backwards roll

noun — 2 senses

backwards roll

noun
1

Gymnastics, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A movement in which one's body is rolled backwards, by crouching on the ground and lifting one's legs complete over one's head and lifting the head at the end.

2

Diving, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Underwater diving entry into the water while seated on the side of the boat with the water behind the diver

Related terms
forward roll

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