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fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

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2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIHandbook Description Basic Position Basic Move Desired Actionsc) completed by a ContinuousSpin of 1440° (4 rotations) in thesame direction.1. Same as 1 above(BP6).1. A Spin is arotation in aVertical Position.1. Height and locked position attainedbe<strong>for</strong>e the spin begins.2. The bodyremains on itslongitudinal axisthroughout therotation.3. A ContinuousSpin is adescending spinwith a rapidrotation of exactly1440° which iscompleted be<strong>for</strong>ethe heels reachthe surface andcontinues throughsubmergence.(BM13f)2. The longitudinal axis runs through thecenter of the body and is perpendicular tothe surface of the water.3. Stability and vertical alignment be<strong>for</strong>e,during and at completion of the designatedrotation.4. A Continuous Spin must achieve andmaintain a fast rotation throughout. Eachrotation should be the same rapid speed.5. The spin must be exactly 1440° as theheels reach the surface and it continuesthrough the surface.6. Simultaneous rotation and descent of thebody, with even drop spaces, to completethe spin as the heels reach the surface.ScoresCriteriaDesign,Position,Axis rotationStable HeightControl,Uni<strong>for</strong>mmotion,Extension9 to 9.9 8 to 8.9 7 to 7.9 6 to 6.9 5 to 5.9Excellent/NearPerfectVery precise,controlled, solidaxis maintained(no traveling).Upper mid-thigh.Excellent fluidity;near perfectionand excellentextension.Very Good Good Competent SatisfactoryMinor deviationin design.Maintainedbetween upperthighand midthigh.Excellent fluidityand goodextension.Minor deviationin design.Maintainedbetween midthighand abovethe knee.Good fluidity andgood extension.Deviations arefew and minor.Above the knee.Control withuni<strong>for</strong>m motion;incompleteextension.Some major errors ormany minor problems.At the knee cap.Irregular motion andminimal extension.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual <strong>for</strong> Judges, Coaches & Referees 212

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