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This week’s analysis features the following items: - Transcripts of three vaults using the WTC evaluations in STS. - Impact to D Score due to non-recognition of release element on uneven bars when gymnast does not show 'Momentary Hang' upon regrasp - Full evaluation of uneven bars routine (D...

Tom Gardiner said that Tricase showed both a Podkopayeva and the 'Lopez' at the 2002 World Selection Camp.

Thank you for adding those notes! I will update my post so they are included.

The U.S. Judges Selection Committee has posted minutes from its meeting from December 15, 2025. https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/Women/minutes/jsc/121525.pdf I organized the judging assignments into a spreadsheet at the link below that lists each judge, their F.I.G. brevet rating, total number...

I have often wondered if McCool is a gymnast that the judges would have ' figured out' the more she competed internationally. Once they became more familiar with the flaws in her gymnastics, such as the underrotations of her twisting dance elements, would they still be as generous? I was...

I often see McCool receive criticism for two of the following connections in her routine in particular: Front Handspring to Two Feet Mount + Sissone in Double Stag Position Aerial + Back Handspring Stepout + Layout Stepout + Layout Stepout However, even if she does not receive credit for...

Both domestic and international judging panels could have scored McCool more harshly than they did. However, the evidence we have suggests that McCool would have received good scores for hit routines. I made a much longer post on this awhile back here...

This week’s analysis features the following items: - D Score Analysis including a few routines from lesser known gymnasts - Extensive use of connections to build D Score on balance beam - Effect of falls on recognition of CV and SB on balance beam - Full transcripts of two routines (D and E...

This week’s analysis features the following items: - D Score Analysis including a few routines from lesser known gymnasts - Downgrades on dance elements due to pre-rotation, under rotation, loss of balance, and technical failure - A downgrade of a single element causing a significant impact...

One of my goals for 2026 is to be more consistent with posting content about the Women's Code of Points. Although routine evaluations will comprise many of these posts, I will continue to discuss specific principles in detail(e.g. my recent post on close to beam choreography) and also revisit...

This was discussed during the 2025 World Championships, but here are my notes on the D Score evaluation of Wong's and Roberson's vaults from qualifications now that I have seen the footage from STS. Wong's Double Twisting Yurchenko / Baitova...

Memmel was also on the D panel for floor exercise at the 2025 Varna World Challenge Cup.

Tarver(maiden name Wright) was on the 1985-1986 and 1986-1987 U.S. National teams.

WTC Evaluation of Movements Sideways on Balance Beam Under Article 12.5 - Artistry and Composition Deductions, gymnasts will receive a 0.1 deduction for ‘Lack of Movements Sideways’. As part of the Help Desk, the WTC has prepared a video containing six examples and how they would be judged...

No - other than Jones, Qiu Qiyuan has previously trained this skill.