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2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIHandbook Description Basic Position Basic Move Desired Actionsb) maintaining maximum height aTwirl is executed as one leg islowered to a Bent Knee VerticalPosition.1. Body extendedperpendicular to thesurface, legstogether, headdownward.2. Head (earsspecifically), hipsand ankles in line.(BP6)1. A Twirl is arapid twist of180°.2. The bodyremains on itslongitudinal axisthroughout therotation.(BM10c)1. Water line remains constant during rotation.Stability and alignment of position evident be<strong>for</strong>e,during and upon completion of the Twirl. Amountof height is judged by the relationship of the hipjoint to the surface of the water, with credit givento maximum height.2. The longitudinal axis runs through the center ofthe body and is perpendicular to the surface ofthe water. On-the-spot rotation around this axis.3. As 1 & 2 plus oneleg bent so that thetoe of the bent leg isin contact with theinside of theextended leg at theknee or the thigh(BP14c)3. Rotation must be precisely 180°.4. Definite increase in speed. Stability of bodyalignment and water line during and aftercompletion of the Twirl.5.The timing of the two movements should match:the start of the Twirl and the movement to bentthe knee should start at the same time and befinished at the same time – when half of the Twirlis executed the toe of the bending leg has beenlowered to the half of the distance.Handbook Description Basic Position Basic Move Desired Actionsc) A vertical descent is executedas the bent knee is extended tomeet the vertical leg at theankles submerge with the sametempo as the Thrust.1. Same as above(BP14c) and (BP6).1. The bodyremains on itslongitudinal axisthroughout thedescent.1. Height and locked position attained be<strong>for</strong>e thedescent begins.2. The longitudinal axis runs through the center ofthe body and is perpendicular to the surface ofthe water.3. Stability and vertical alignment be<strong>for</strong>e, duringand at completion of the descent.4. Simultaneous descent and extending of thebent knee as the ankles reach the surface.Scores9 to 9.9 8 to 8.9 7 to 7.9 6 to 6.9 5 to 5.9CriteriaDesign,Position,Axis rotationDynamic HeightControl,Uni<strong>for</strong>mmotion,ExtensionExcellent/NearPerfectVery precise,controlled, solidaxis maintained(no traveling).Lower ribs orhigher.Excellent fluidity;near perfectionand excellentextension.Very Good Good Competent SatisfactoryMinor deviationin design.Minor deviationin design.Deviations arefew and minor.Waist. Pelvis point. Crotch level. Upper thigh.Excellent fluidityand goodextension.Good fluidity andgood extension.Control withuni<strong>for</strong>m motion;incompleteextension.Some major errors or manyminor problems.Irregular motion and minimalextension.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual <strong>for</strong> Judges, Coaches & Referees 244

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