(Cross posting from Reddit)
Zhang - Clear Hip to Layout Tkatchev Technical Analysis
The subject of whether or not Zhang Yihan received layout credit for her clear hip to layout Tkatchev during qualifications at Cottbus in 2025 came up in the Yang Fanyuwei / Full Twisting Layout Jaeger thread...
A follow-up video from 1992:
A few small changes that I noticed:
For Balance Beam:
- Grand plie after handstand 1/2 has been added.
- Removed bringing of legs together during the back walkover
For Floor Exercise:
A couple of things that we see in competition that are absent from the...
For the 0.4 NDs, I believe this is how they are actually showing the 0.2 bonus for having two vaults with saltos in different directions due to a system issue. Using Molomo as an example:
Vault 1: 13.900
Vault 2: 13.150
Vault Bonus: 0.4 (entered as 0.4 so it correctly averages in the system)...
D Score Analysis of the Women’s All Around Final - Uneven Bars
I am working through balance beam and floor exercise and also hope to post some E score breakdowns(though these will most likely not be for all 24 routines). Any comments, questions, or requests are welcome. :)
Value Parts
B x 2 - switch leap, ring jump
C x 1 - double twist
D x 2 - layout Rudi, first full twisting front layout (no DV bonus awarded)
- All Value Parts fulfilled
Special Requirements
1. Gymnastic Series with three elements, one minimum B value (switch leap + sissone + ring jump)
2...
While we’re now blessed to have electronic copies of previous COPs online, the majority of these are the original versions. As such, much of the evolution of a COP over a quadrennium is not contained within them. With resources going offline (website crashes, people moving onto other interests...
Yes, performing a leg swing as part of the element can still be considered to be a valid connection. However, the leg swing must not go above horizontal or the connection will not be credited.
Achampong at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:
Achampong's routine had a potential 6.0 D score...
Artistry - Part 2 (Focus on Floor Exercise and Musicality)
A. Harmony
To demonstrate harmony, a routine must develop an identity between the gymnast, the movement, and the music. The routine should say, 'This is my music', 'Look at me', 'This is my exercise.'
B. Dynamics
A gymnast...