Compu lsories Below are the new Elite Compulsories recently approved for use in 2002 by both the National and International Elite Committees. VAULT 1) The gymnast may perform one or two Yurchenko vaults in any shape. The best score will be counted. 2) Vaulting will be tested into a 'pit' with a resi-surface or level matting over loose foam. The lowest height of the landing area will be floor level. 3) Several layers of mats may be stacked to any desired height above the floor level for safety.
BARS 1) Standing outside the bars, facing the low bar, glide kip cast to handstand, glide kip cast to handstand then: A. do 2 clear hip circles in a row, OR B. do 2 stalders in a row, OR C. do 2 toe shoots in a row, OR O. do any 2 skill combination of the circles listed above 2) After the completion of the second "inbar" skill, you have a choice of doing an immediate piked backward toe circle or glide kip cast to handstand then execute a piked backward toe circle with legs apart or together. 3)Jump to the high bar and long hang kip and cast to handstand, to an immediate backward giant with a 1/2 turn (blind change or Higgins) to a handstand. 4)00 one full front or inverted front giant followed by 1/2 turn (pirouette) in a handstand. (legs may be straddled or together when passing the low bar, but must be together in the upward part of the giant swing). 5) Do one full backward giant swing followed by a layout flyaway.
through a handstand to "finish position", step(s) to prepare for and then execute a standing back tuck. 5) 5th PASS: Do a dismount timer that is the "root" of your personal optional dismount onto a resi-pit (minimum 32' high).
FLOOR All floor passes (both dance and acro) are to be done in a line, back and fourth along the side of the FX area (not across the diagonal). All transitions between major elements are to be done in high releve. 1) 1st PASS: Begin in an optional pose and take 2 to 3 steps into a 180· split leap and then take 2 steps into a 180· switch-split leap to "finish position", then step to passe and hold for 2 seconds (free leg optional). 2) 2nd PASS: Step(s) to side chasse to cat leap full, to step(s) to a preparation, then full turn to an immediate 180· straddle jump, take 1-3 steps (moving forward or backward) to a tour jete 180· split. 3)3rd PASS: With NO steps, jump hurdle front handspring, front saito tucked and "stick." 4)4th PASS: With NO steps, jump hurdle and round-off, BHS, back layout and rebound. 5) 5th PASS: Take only 1 or 2 steps and hurdle round-off to 2 whips saltos and rebound (the rebound may be spotted).
*The landing is evaluated by body position upon contact with the mat, sticking is not required.
BEAM
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Begin in a fifth position high releve' at end of the beam. All transitions between major elements are done on high releve.
• These compulsories are not routines; they are complexes that can and should be used every day as part of your basic training.
1) 1st PASS: with continuous forward movement, step and execute two high alternate kicks forward (L & R), two high alternate kicks sideward, and two high alternate kicks backward, 1 or 2 steps into a needle kick; lever out of the needle kick to high releve with foot closing in back, step(s) to the end of the beam and pivot 1/2 turn. 2) 2nd PASS: step into a 180· split jump connected to a 180· straddle jump landing in plie' and stretch to a "finish"; step(s) together and perform 2 connected 180· sissones; 1 or 2 steps hold releve position for 2 seconds with the free leg held in an optional position, step(s) to the end of the beam.
• The evaluation emphasis will be on the technique, form, execution and body shapes of the major elements, and not on transitions or choreography. • On Floor and Beam dance elements, the arms and head are always optional and may be used to accent the element and enhance the lines of the athlete.
• Placement of skills on beam and floor will be up to the athlete based on the number of step(s) used in performing the elements.
3)3rd PASS: begin with a leg lifted and execute a back walkover passing through handstand. Land on a bent or straight leg arabesque and finish in lunge position. Take a step(s) to prepare for 2 back handsprings (BHS) connected - each BHS may be a 1 foot, 2 foot, or any combination to a controlled landing.
• Vault, bars, and beam dismount landings will only be evaluated based on body position at point of arrival on the mat.
4) 4th PASS: Step(s) to prepare for front handspring to one or two foot landing or a front walkover beginning in scale and passing
*Always refer to the Official Elite Compulsory Program text. •
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