A wolf turn is a move on the balance beam in artistic gymnastics.
For balance, the gymnast's outstretched hands reduce her moment of inertia during the spin.
[1] The move is a common, strategic choice for gymnasts, as judges rate the wolf turn higher than a regular turn for difficulty, while a wolf turn is easier than a pirouette to execute, based on its lower center of gravity.
Gymnastics moves are scored on a scale from A to J by increasing difficulty based on the Code of Points.
Double and triple wolf turns are rated D and E, respectively.