fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION III! UnderwaterActions matched as much as possible with tuck-outs at the same time,kicks on the same beats [breast and side kicks especially] and armssynchronised in support sculls and spin actions.! Return to surfaceSurfacing actions matched as much as possible, with the designated bodypart breaking the surface simultaneously or at clearly designed times.! Floats, stacks, lifts, throws, platformsWhatever the action, it must be achieved at the precise moment or clearlydesigned intervals.2. SYNCHRONISATION with the musicSynchronisation to the music can only be loosely defined since it may becoordination with the rhythm, the melody, or even its accents. Caution must betaken to avoid making the Music Interpretation element of Artistic Impressionand Synchronisation with the music one and the same.! Types of synchronisationThe judge must consider whether the synchronizing of the routine is to therhythm, melody, accents or highlights and whether there issynchronisation with the special effects in the music which are used forspins, rockets, boosts, stacks, lifts and throws.! Tempo and tempo changesAction should be related to the music's tempo and whether changes ofpace of the movements are made as the tempo changes.! Clear actions matched throughoutAll actions should be clearly supported by the qualities of the music.Sequences and peel-offs must be exactly timed to the music..The key to excellence in synchronisation is the harmonious blend of theswimmers with the music and with each other.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 158