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2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION III! Smoothness and effortlessnessAll strokes, kicking and sculling should be smooth and seeminglyeffortless throughout, without bouncing, jerkiness or splashing unlessclearly intended otherwise in the choreography.2. EXECUTION of figures and hybrid figures.The criteria given above for judging strokes and propulsion techniques may beapplied to routine figures and hybrids along with those for judging figures in thefigure section of this manual, and, as outlined below.! Height - as high as possible would be the ideal for the majority offigures- Ballet leg figures, the body near horizontal with the thigh highabove the water level- lifting and unrolling figures: water line near suit level- twists in Crane position: back of horizontal leg at or above thesurface- twist in Bent Knee Vertical Position: suit at crotch level or higher- twists in Vertical Position; a hand width above knee cap or higher- Rocket and thrusting figures: to the waist and higher! Extension, full body extension throughout actionWhere appropriate to the figure, the knees, ankles, feet and toes shouldalways be fully extended with no relaxation of extension during any part ofthe execution. Horizontal and vertical alignments need to be exact [head(ears), hips, and ankles in line].! Well defined lines and movements:Judges need to look for the accuracy of all lines and positions consideringthem in the same manner as for figure competition. Look for the horizontaland vertical lines, accurate pike and compact tuck positions, wide splitposition [full 180E], correct ballet leg, bent knee, crane and fishtailpositions, etc. In all hybrid actions, there should be precise body and limbpositions with angles well defined..! Strength, power, and energy levelAthletes must demonstrate strength and power necessary to providesupport for any weight held above the water, for lifting and thrustingactions, and for stability in all figure positions and movements. The energylevel must remain high to control and maintain the actions with consistenttempo throughout.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 154
2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION III! Smooth and seemingly effortless movementsEase of motion and seemingly effortless action, must be shown in allpositions, movements and transitions, from beginning to end.3. EXECUTION of transitionsTransitions are judged by the same principles as those guiding the judgement ofstroking, propulsion and figures. Whether from stroke to figure, figure to stroke,within a figure, or the changing patterns in a duet or team, all transitions shouldflow from start to finish - smoothly, logically and effortlessly. They should beefficient and purposeful.! Strength and powerLook for sufficient power and strength to maintain or achieve desired bodylevels during transitions. For example, during twists, crane joins, split tojoin, etc. the height level should remain constant. Look for strength andpower during changes in stroking and moving into figures.! Stability and controlThere shouldn’t be any excessive, extraneous movements, unplannedtravel, loss of control, extension or height during a transition. Temposhould be consistent (except when for choreographic effect) with clear,fluid motion from start to finish. Action should flow from stroke to figureand figure to stroke, with no loss of height or efficiency. Body lines mustbe maintained with seemingly effortless motion within transitions.Descents must be completed through the surface until the toes are under,with clearly planned underwater movements to return to the surface.! Smoothness and effortless action throughoutFluidity must be seen through all transitions. The most effective transitionsare those hardly perceived by the viewer and are accomplished sosmoothly and naturally they are finished before one is aware what hashappened.4. EXECUTION of patterns and pattern changesIn this element the judge does not consider the types, number, or difficulty of thepatterns - only the excellence of their performance.! Clear, precise formations, easily identifiedThe pattern shape must be easily identifiable, with accurate positioning ofthe athletes in relation to each other and to the pool space.! Maintenance of the pattern shapeAthletes must maintain the pattern formation while moving and performingfigures and hybrid actions.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 155
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