fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIThe exchanges can be viewed as the glue to fitting the parts of the puzzletogether seamlessly to make a whole cohesive routine.The rule states a new part begins where the previous part ends. How far isacceptable?• The intention is that the routine should flow and be logical not requiring thejudges or T.V. cameras to search for the next competitor.• The distance must be safe for the competitors. (especially for teamexchanges)• Obvious distance between exchanges will affect the fluidity of the routine andtherefore the judges score and will be subject to a penalty based on thereferee’s decision.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 190