The Center of Gravity

The Center of Gravity(CG)

The center of gravity of an object is the point which is at the “center” of the object.
“center” means center of mass.
So if a form of an object is symmetry but the right half is heavier than the left, the CG of the object is located in the right half.
The CG is best-balanced point.
If you hang an object, the CG is located under the point where the object is hung.

hanged object : line thorough the center of gravityhanged object : line thorough the center of gravity another position2 lines tells the position of center of gravity of the object
The red cross represents the CG.

 

The CG of your body changes as your form changes.
These illustrations show where the CG is for each form in general.

tuck form the position of the center of gravitypike form the position of the center of gravitylayout form the position of the center of gravitystraight form the position of the center of gravity

 

In the air, you rotate with an axis which passes through the CG.
And the trajectory of the CG is determined at the moment of take off.
Whatever you do in the air, the trajectory of the CG doesn’t change.
(cf. Tip 3 : Tuck as soon as possible after takeoff)