fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIStrokeRefers to swimming strokes. A single complete movementwhich includes a pull and a recovery of the arms(s)accompanied by an appropriate kick.StyleA personal or characteristic manner of performing orchoreographing.Sustained heightThe ability to maintain a constant level of height above thewater.Sustained MovementA quality of movement that is smooth and unaccented, withno apparent start or stop, but gives a feeling of a continuityof energy flow.SynchronisationTo swim or execute movements in unison, one with theother and the accompaniment.Technical MeritThe level of excellence demonstrated by the swimmer’smastery of highly specialized skills.TempoPace or speed.ThrowOne or more swimmers being catapulted above the surfaceof the water by actions of other swimmers.TransitionsConnecting movements which enable the swimmer(s) tochange from one movement to another; stroke to figure;eggbeater to layout; etc.Trite Used so often that the novelty has worn off. Stale.Stereotyped. Common place.Variety Diversity; assortment. The condition of being varied ordiverse.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 256