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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 IIIBack layout (BP1)1. Body extendedwith face, chest,thighs and feet at thesurface.2. Head (earsspecifically), hipsand ankles in line.1. Gives the impression that the body isstretched horizontally to its maximum. Front ofthe trunk will also be at the surface of the water.2. Judgment made by checking visual points ofthe horizontal alignment: ear, shoulder joint, hipjoint, and ankle. This imaginary line should alsopass through the middle of the side of the trunk.Back Layout to Ballet LegScoresCriteria9.5 7.5 5.5 3.5Near Perfect Good Satisfactory WeakClarity and definitionDeviations are fewand minor. Precise,clear, clean.Clear distinction,but not alwaysprecise.Some attempt todefine positions, butoften not clear.Imprecise, blurred and veryhazy.ExtensionVery well extended.Full extension notmaintainedthroughout.Minimal extension.Struggling.Stable HeightAt top of thigh. Mid-thigh. Above knee cap. Below knee cap.Propulsion Strong travel, fluid. Good travel. Weaker travel. Feeble travel.Catalarc from Ballet Leg to Back LayoutScoresCriteria9.5 7.5 5.5 3.5Near Perfect Good Satisfactory WeakHeightClose to maximumwith minimal levelchanges.Moderately highon easy parts.Some height maybe evident in easiersections.Low.Body PositionAlmost alwaysaccurate; clear andprecise. Rotationinitiated at surfaceand no lateraldeviationMay lack someaccuracy.Rotation initiatedat near to surfaceand minimallateral deviationMany minorproblems. Rotationnot initiated fromthe surface. Somelateral movement ofthe trunkIdentifiable but veryinaccurate throughout.Per<strong>for</strong>manceVery minor signs ofef<strong>for</strong>t. Stable andwell extended.Unsure andstrained in parts,with full extensionnot maintainedthroughout.Minimal control;minimal extension;ef<strong>for</strong>t evident.Struggling.Many major problems.MotionFew minorvariations.Tempo changes. Often rushed. Uneven tempo.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual <strong>for</strong> Judges, Coaches & Referees 220

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