fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIJudges Consider:! UniquenessLook for the unique, unusual, innovative, out of the ordinary, surprising, orunexpected actions.! Paired and team actions:These may include joined or intertwined movements in pairs or groups,floats and connected actions, lifts, throws (such as somersaults in air) andplatforms with statues”.! Highlights and memorable moments:In addition to the above, memorable moments may come from- a combination of actions- rapidly changing combinations of float sequences,- combinations of figure and/or stroke sequentials- peel-off or add-on cadence actions- exciting figure actions such as split rockets, rocket thrusts, thrustspins, open and closed multiple spins of varying tempos..Look for movements that are distinctive!3. POOL COVERAGEPool coverage is described as the pathway the swimmer takes through the water.Constant travel throughout the routine is desired. How the swimmers movethroughout the pool area and the pattern of movement they creat, is a majorconsideration. Solos and Duets can and should cover the pool area fairlycompletely. Many swimmers at Senior level will travel the equivalent of three tofour lengths, including moving on angles.The pathway or pattern the solo swimmer makes should be varied in use of poolspace. Duets should also take varied pathways through space to makeinteresting movement patterns. Teams are more limited but should include somelateral or diagonal movement, in-and-out, and/or pass-through movements whilecovering approximately one pool length (or equivalent) per minute during the fourminute routine.Judges Consider:! Constant flowing action:Routines travel the length, on angles, to corners and sides of the poolwhile moving in and out of patterns. The flow should continue withoutabrupt stops or reverse actions or retracing paths unless it is forchoreographic effect. Time spent in any one spot should be minimal.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 169