Definition: A twist lift is a pair skating move. The man lifts the lady in the air and then throws her. She rotates and twists and then he catches her on the waist and assists her with landing.
Also Known As: Twists, Throw Twists, Lateral Twists, Split Twists, Pair Twist Lifts
Examples: The Chinese pair team of Dan Zhang and Hao Zhang are famous for being able to do amazingly high lateral twists in the air.
Twist lifts make pair skating thrilling and exciting since they add a gymnastic and acrobatic element to the discipline.
