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2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIHandbook Description Basic Position Basic Move Desired Actionsb) A Full twist is executed, thenthe legs are symmetricallylowered to Split Position.Vertical Position(BP6)As above.Split Position(BP16a)Legs evenly split<strong>for</strong>ward and back.The legs are parallelto the surface. Lowerback arched, withhips, shoulders andhead on a verticalline. 180* anglebetween theextended legs ( FlatSplit), with inside ofeach leg aligned onopposite sides of ahorizontal line,regardless of theheight of the hips.Full Twist(BM12b)A rotation atsustained height.The bodyremains on itslongitudinal axisthroughout therotation.1. Water Level remains same throughout therotation.2. No traveling.3. Amplitude, extension, posture, control of body.Scores9 to 9.9 8 to 8.9 7 to 7.9 6 to 6.9 5 to 5.9CriteriaExcellent/NearPerfectVery Good Good Competent SatisfactoryControlControl during therotation andlowering the legs.Body stays at thevertical line.Less controlduring therotation andlowering thelegs.Body stays atthe vertical line.Less controlduring therotation, andlowering thelegs, lesscontrol in timingand spacingwhen loweringthe legs.Lack of controlduring therotation andlowering thelegs.Feet don’treach thesurface at thesame time.Split is not flat.Above kneecap.Not much control during therotation. Travelling during therotation. Timing of lowering thelegs is off. Split is not flat.SustainedheightUpper mid thigh. Mid thigh. Well above theknee cap.Through knee cap.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual <strong>for</strong> Judges, Coaches & Referees 249

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