forward roll BrE
somersault AmE , także: summersault AmE

Worf turned his dive into a forward roll, coming up in a kneeling position.

A few of the students even tried leaping over a rolled-up mat and landing in a forward roll.

He made a forward roll, eyes and mouth tightly closed, curling his body into a ball.

The forward roll is one of the most basic elements in gymnastics.

The backward roll is similar to the forward roll but in reverse.

It is considered an advanced forward roll, demonstrating flight and a smooth landing.

She hit the floor and tucked herself into a forward roll.

Her stomach did a slow forward roll and her head began to pound.

He entered the room with a forward roll.

The cab started, and with its forward roll Alan felt an obliteration of the past.