Why is the “Wolf Turn” Such a Big Deal In Gymnastics?

Every year, Summer Olympics gymnastics routines get increasingly more complicated and harder to top. One way to distinguish a recent routine is to look for the "wolf turn." It starts with a squat on one leg, with the other leg stretched to the side. Then the gymnasts start spinning, and finally, she’ll stop and return to her original stance. But what makes this move so difficult and highly valued by the judges?

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