Judging Judges reactions Mid Routine

[Doug1233]

I thought it might be fun to talk about videos where the judge visibly reacts mid routine.

So many times, judges faces are so stoic, you can’t tell one iota what they’re thinking.

For example:



When Kara connects the Switch Ring to the BHS (@0:51) and Chellsie nods. I’m not sure why, but I find this fascinating! It gives an insight into exactly what the judge is thinking. Like, “yep, that was connected”.

I guess I like it because I find myself doing the same thing when I judge! @Denn and @irichluck21 can attest!

 

[Doug1233]

And it’s not a judge reaction - but here at 8:30 - the gesture by Valeri. You just know it was about that handstand on the low bar. And Nastia nods. Little did they know…

 

[Denn]

Do you mean I can attest that you nod your head and such while judging? It's been a long time since we did that, so I actually don't remember. (but of course, i believe it)

The thing that always catches my attention is the constant looking down. Keep your damn eyes on the gymnast or get out of the chair. You don't need to look at what you are writing.

 

[Bob]

Do you mean I can attest that you nod your head and such while judging? It's been a long time since we did that, so I actually don't remember. (but of course, i believe it)

The thing that always catches my attention is the constant looking down. Keep your damn eyes on the gymnast or get out of the chair. You don't need to look at what you are writing.

some of those symbols are very hard to write!

 

[phoenix7]

Bad behaviour from the judges in 1985 - even Ludmilla Tourischeva joining in (just before Oksana Omelianchik's last pass - 1:34 on)

 

[RedBirdie]

You don't have to watch the routines when you already know what score you're going to give.

 

[MaryClare]

Bad behaviour from the judges in 1985 - even Ludmilla Tourischeva joining in (just before Oksana Omelianchik's last pass - 1:34 on)

Ludmilla Tourischeva was blatantly corrupt for years.

 

[RAFIKI]

I’ll add a happier one…

@1:15 after her third tumble but do watch the rest and enjoy the routine along with the smitten commentary!

 

[phoenix7]

Ludmilla Tourischeva was blatantly corrupt for years.

Rarely cracked a smile with it, though!

 

[Peridot]

I read this as “judges reactions TO mid routines” and was a little bit confused with some of the responses

 

[Doug1233]

I’ll add a happier one…

@1:15 after her third tumble but do watch the rest and enjoy the routine along with the smitten commentary!

The crescendo into that Triple Full dismount was just glorious!

 

[flappergirl]

I’ll add a happier one…

@1:15 after her third tumble but do watch the rest and enjoy the routine along with the smitten commentary!

Thank you so much for posting this, I forgot how much I love this routine