fina synchronised swimming manual for judges, coaches & referees

2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIFigures 240h & i – Albatross Ascending SpinsRule Book Descriptions NV Major Desired Actions1. An Albatross is executed until the HalfTwist is completed.2. Maintaining a Bent Knee VerticalPosition the body descends to the ankleof the extended leg.3. The designated Ascending Spin isexecuted as the bent knee is extended tomeet the vertical leg.240h - Albatross Spin Up 180°DD 2.7240i - Albatross Spin Up 360°DD 2.812.0 1. See Figure 240 Albatross, steps 1 to 4.16.015.510.0 2. Vertical alignment maintained.14.5 + 14.021.0 + 14.03. See BM 13 Spins. The bent leg isextended upward at the same rate of spaceand time as the ascent spaces of thevertical leg, and arrives at verticalsimultaneously with completion of the Spin.BP 6 Vertical Position held only longenough to demonstrate control andaccuracy prior to Vertical Descent.Figure 240j – Albatross Combined Spin Difficulty – 3.0Rule Book Description NV Diagrams Major Desired Actions1. An Albatross is executed untilthe Half Twist is completed.2. A Combined Spin is executed,with the bent knee extending tomeet the vertical leg on thedescent, and bending to resume aBent Knee Vertical Position onthe ascent.12.016.015.531.51. Same as Figure 240 Albatross,steps 1 to 4.2. The bent leg extends andrebends at the same rates of timeand space on the descent andascent. BP 6 Vertical Position isreached at heel level (See BM 13 -step 5.j Spins) simultaneously withcompletion of the descending Spinand the Bent Knee VerticalPosition (BP 6 and BP 14)resumed at its original heightsimultaneously with completion ofthe ascending Spin.3. The position is maintainedduring a Vertical Descent.10.0 3. See BM 10.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 91