Arm Circle

[floorlover14]

Coaches and Judges, does anyone know exactly how much is deducted on a Level 4 vault without the arm circle?? My vault was great until I had to add the arm circle, now it's slow and not as straight.

 

[CoachTodd]

For girls there is no deduction for not arm circling.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

for boys either.

 

[CoachTodd]

for boys either.

This makes it look to me like the arm circle is judged for boys it's just worded as if it isn't.

1. Run
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Distance of run is 20-60 ft.
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Run must show increase in velocity to sprinting speed and maintenance of velocity or positive acceleration to and through the hurdle.
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Distinct lift of the front leg in the stride.
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Fixed elbow, bent arm swing with clear elbow movement forward and backward.
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Arm swing should be relatively parallel and not strongly cross the direction of run.
2. Hurdle
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Feet must be in front of hips on contact with springboard.
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Under arm swing must be shown. Arm swing must begin from below the shoulders and lift distinctly through the hurdle.
3. Straight Jump
Mats stacked 50 cm high
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Straight body throughout
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Arms must reach vertical at or before the peak height.
4. Landing
All landing deductions as per FIG.
Run Deductions:
Run slows down before hurdle
S, M, L
Insufficient knee lift of front leg in stride
S. M. L
Improper arm swing action or plane of movement
S, M, L
Rhythm break during run (stutter-steps)
S, M, L
Hurdle Deductions:
Both knees do not lift in hurdle
S, M, L
Feet not clearly in front of hips upon impact with the springboard
S, M, L
Little or no under arm swing (arm circle or under-arm swing allowed)
S, M, L

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

The arm circle is judged at boys compulsory levels.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

i realize what they're "supposed" to do. they don't though.

 

[CoachTodd]

i realize what they're "supposed" to do. they don't though.

They do in Region 8. I'm not sure what they do in other regions.