Tumbling is a type of gymnastics that involves performing acrobatic maneuvers while in mid-air. It is often used in cheerleading and other sports. The two crossword solutions for the term tumbling are dropping (8 letters) and PITCHING (8 letters). Dropping is when a person falls from a height, usually with some form of rotation or flip. PITCHING is when a person throws their body forward, usually with a twist or flip. Both of these movements are common in tumbling.