fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIDUET ELEMENT 7From a Split Position, a rotation of a 180° is executed as the legs are symmetrically lifted and closed to aVertical Position, followed by a Half Twist in the same direction. A Twirl is executed in the oppositedirection; completed by a Continuous Spin of 1080° (3 rotations) in the same direction as the Half Twist.Half Twist, Twirl and Continuous Spin to be executed in a Vertical Position. [DD 2.3]Handbook Description Basic Position Basic Move Desired Actionsa) From a Split Position, Split Position (BP16a)1. Legs evenly split forwardand back.2. The legs are parallel tothe surface.1. Flat split, with inside of each leg aligned onopposite sides of a horizontal line.2. Hip joints on a horizontal line; shoulderjoints on a horizontal line, with both of thesealignments ‘square’ and parallel to each other.3. Lower back arched, withhips, shoulders and head ona vertical line.4. 180° angle between theextended legs (Flat split),with inside of each legaligned on opposite sides ofa horizontal line, regardlessof the height of the hips.5. Legs are “dry” at thesurface.Handbook Description Basic Position Basic Move Desired Actionsb) a rotation of a 180° isexecuted as the legsare symmetrically liftedand closed to a VerticalPosition,1. During the close, both legs are to remainequidistant from the surface at all times.2. Height remains constant and longitudinalaxis maintained during the rotation.3. Simultaneous completion of rotation andachievement of Vertical Position (BP6) as thefeet join.Vertical Position (BP6)1. Body extendedperpendicular to the surface,legs together, headdownward.4. Stability and control evident throughout.1. Full extension of the body.2. Judgement made by checking visual pointsof the vertical alignment; ear, shoulder joint,hip joint, and ankle.2. Head (ears specifically),hips and ankles in line.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 238