The name “rotisserie” comes from the way the flyer rotates horizontally around their own axis – just like a rotisserie chicken turning over a fire. It’s a fun and dynamic movement that adds a unique flavor to your flow.
There are basically two types of rotisserie transitions commonly used in acro: one consists of three steps, the other of two. It’s helpful to specify which version you’re referring to. Here, we’re demonstrating the three-step rotisserie.
Tutorial video with Jacob Brown and Debbie Collis
Tutorial video
3 Step Rotisseries video with Jacob Brown and Debbie Collis
Used poses
In the photos, you can see the sequence as the flyer shifts from the base’s right foot to the left. Pay attention to the direction of the flyer’s upper body (whether they’re facing forward or backward), and their position — whether their chest is oriented toward the base or away from them.
These small orientation cues are key to understanding the rotation and staying connected throughout the transition.
If we watch the video and follow the steps in the photos, we notice that the so-called 3 steps are actually 6 distinct positions. So why do we still refer to it as a 3-step rotisserie?
Because by the third step, the flyer has completed a full rotation and is once again facing the base. If we don’t take into account that the flyer lands in an outside side star instead of an inside one, we can consider the sequence complete at that point.
In fact, many people don’t even realize that it takes two full rounds to return to the original starting position.
Two steps to side star, one step to back bird.
It starts with an Inside Side Star
Base: right leg,
Flyer inside, facing forward
Inside Star
This is the most popular, simplest, and easiest to execute of the four side stars. The flyer faces the base, …
1
The first step is Reverse Outside Side Star
Base: left leg,
Flyer outside, facing backward
Reverse Outside Star
This is a rarely used side star. Flyer’s upper body is facing outwards, her face is with her back to …
2
The second step is One Legged Back Bird
Base: right leg
Flyer: inside
One-legged back bird
Here, the flyer is positioned perpendicular to the base, with their upper body above the base’s free leg (1.,2.) or …
3
The Third step is Outside Side Star
Base: left leg
Flyer: outside, facing forward
Outside Star
This is a rarely used side star. The flyer’s upper body faces opposite the base’s free leg, face facing the …
4.
Fourth step is Reverse Inside Side Star
Base: right leg
Flyer: inside, facing backward
Reverse Inside Star
Base and flyer are in a perpendicular position, the flyer’s upper body is facing the base’s free leg, her face …
5.
Fifth step is One-Legged back bird
Base: left leg
Flyer: outside
One-legged back bird
Here, the flyer is positioned perpendicular to the base, with their upper body above the base’s free leg (1.,2.) or …
6.
Sixth step is the starting pose: Inside Side Star
Base: right leg
Flyer: inside, facing forward
Inside Star
This is the most popular, simplest, and easiest to execute of the four side stars. The flyer faces the base, …
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Used Transitions
From Inside Star to Reverse Outside Star
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From Reverse Outside Star to One-Legged Back Bird
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From One-Legged Back Bird to Outside Star
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From Outside Star to Reverse Inside Star
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From Reverse inside star to one-legged back Bird
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From One-Legged Back Bird to Inside Star
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