Additional Explanations & Interpretations
1.The text in the difficulty tables supersedes the illustrations.
2. (See Art. 7.5.k) This rule is interpreted, in part, as follows:
a) Twisting elements on all six apparatus will not be recognized if they are performed with a >90° twist short of or beyond the specifications for the intended element
b) Swinging elements on all appropriate apparatus will not be recognized if they are completed >45° from the perfect or the prescribed end position. On the Parallel Bars, for example, a Stützkehre must be performed to at least 45° above horizontal to be recognized by the D-Jury.
3. (See Section 9.1.1) Being performed with perfection implies also that elements be performed with the specified body position. The following definitions will apply
d) A straight position with a knee flexion of 90°is considered to be straight but with a large error. If this occurs during an element it will not be recognized by the D-Jury.
e) A straddled position must be shown with the maximum separation of the legs that the aesthetic and technical nature of the element allows.
f) Each of the salto positions - tucked, piked, straight, straddled is expected to be demonstrated so distinctly and conspicuously as to leave no doubt about the intent.
g)A regular handstand on all apparatus is one with the body perfectly aligned and without arch.
h) Strength holds on all affected apparatus require, depending on the element, the arms to be perfectly horizontal, and/or the body to be perfectly horizontal, and/orthe legsto be perfectly horizontal.
i) Certain dynamic elements when poorly performed can be confused with other elements. Some typical examplesinclude:
i. Twisting elements on all apparatus that under-turn by more than 90°.
ii. On Pommel Horse; cross support travels which are oblique by more than 45° versus travels in side support.
In all such cases, the gymnast is obligated to demonstrate the element he wishes to show in a distinct and unmistakable manner. Failure to do so will always result in a large deduction from the E-Jury and non-recognition by the D-Jury (or on Vault, recognition as the element and Group with the lower value).
j) Exceptions can be made if the correct technical execution of an element requires a modification of these definitions.
4. (See Section 9.1.4) This, along with Article 5.2.b is a most important directive for all judges especially with the stated expectation that all elements be performed to perfect end positions. The judge must at all times use his gymnastics knowledge and gymnastics sense. The following examples may be instructive.
a)It is possible to perform elements such as a Tkatchev to a handstand on Horizontal Bar but it is not yet a reasonable, nor perhaps a desirable, expectation. It is reasonable, however, to expect in all cases that the element be performed with technique of such excellence that the gymnast has had time to prepare for the re-grasp, that it occurs with straight arms, and that it permits continuation with a smooth full swing.
b) It is possible to perform a dislocate to handstand from inverted hang on Rings, but it would certainly be an exception. The deduction for not completing this element in handstand would not apply.
c) Some elements have a special purpose or effect and if such purpose is conspicuous and aesthetic it would be exempt from the usual amplitude requirements.
d) It's possible to perform a reverse Stützkehre on Parallel Bars through a handstand but that is essentially a different element (it is listed as such in the Difficulty Tables) and should not become the regular expectation for a reverse Stützkehre.
2. (See Art. 7.5.k) This rule is interpreted, in part, as follows:
a) Twisting elements on all six apparatus will not be recognized if they are performed with a >90° twist short of or beyond the specifications for the intended element
b) Swinging elements on all appropriate apparatus will not be recognized if they are completed >45° from the perfect or the prescribed end position. On the Parallel Bars, for example, a Stützkehre must be performed to at least 45° above horizontal to be recognized by the D-Jury.
3. (See Section 9.1.1) Being performed with perfection implies also that elements be performed with the specified body position. The following definitions will apply
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a)A perfect straight body position is one in which a line from the
shoulders through the hips to the ankles is straight for static
elements and straight or slightly bent forwards or backwards
during dynamic elements. If the hip assumes a flexion of greater
than 45° at any time during the element, it will be considered
piked. b)A perfect piked body position is one in which the knees are straight and the hips are bent at least 90°. Errors include a pike of less than 90° from the extended position and/or an additional bending of the knees. If the knees assume a flexion of greater than 45° at any time during the element, it will be considered tucked. A perfect tuck position is one during which the hips are strongly bent and the bent knees are brought to the chest- a minimum 90° bend in each. Errors include a hip bend of less than 90° from the extended position and/or a knee bend of less than 90°. |  |
d) A straight position with a knee flexion of 90°is considered to be straight but with a large error. If this occurs during an element it will not be recognized by the D-Jury.
e) A straddled position must be shown with the maximum separation of the legs that the aesthetic and technical nature of the element allows.
f) Each of the salto positions - tucked, piked, straight, straddled is expected to be demonstrated so distinctly and conspicuously as to leave no doubt about the intent.
g)A regular handstand on all apparatus is one with the body perfectly aligned and without arch.
h) Strength holds on all affected apparatus require, depending on the element, the arms to be perfectly horizontal, and/or the body to be perfectly horizontal, and/orthe legsto be perfectly horizontal.
i) Certain dynamic elements when poorly performed can be confused with other elements. Some typical examplesinclude:
i. Twisting elements on all apparatus that under-turn by more than 90°.
ii. On Pommel Horse; cross support travels which are oblique by more than 45° versus travels in side support.
In all such cases, the gymnast is obligated to demonstrate the element he wishes to show in a distinct and unmistakable manner. Failure to do so will always result in a large deduction from the E-Jury and non-recognition by the D-Jury (or on Vault, recognition as the element and Group with the lower value).
j) Exceptions can be made if the correct technical execution of an element requires a modification of these definitions.
4. (See Section 9.1.4) This, along with Article 5.2.b is a most important directive for all judges especially with the stated expectation that all elements be performed to perfect end positions. The judge must at all times use his gymnastics knowledge and gymnastics sense. The following examples may be instructive.
a)It is possible to perform elements such as a Tkatchev to a handstand on Horizontal Bar but it is not yet a reasonable, nor perhaps a desirable, expectation. It is reasonable, however, to expect in all cases that the element be performed with technique of such excellence that the gymnast has had time to prepare for the re-grasp, that it occurs with straight arms, and that it permits continuation with a smooth full swing.
b) It is possible to perform a dislocate to handstand from inverted hang on Rings, but it would certainly be an exception. The deduction for not completing this element in handstand would not apply.
c) Some elements have a special purpose or effect and if such purpose is conspicuous and aesthetic it would be exempt from the usual amplitude requirements.
d) It's possible to perform a reverse Stützkehre on Parallel Bars through a handstand but that is essentially a different element (it is listed as such in the Difficulty Tables) and should not become the regular expectation for a reverse Stützkehre.