WAG What do judges look for in a Level 7/8 USAG floor and beam routine?

[zesty]

Hello, I understand they (judges) are looking for precision and tightness. Maybe they are looking for what they see in the Olympics, but I want to understand why when you look at a gymnast doing a routine that looks very good yet, gets a low score.

Are they looking for complicated movements, expression, quick movements, etc.?

What are they specific details to get a high score?

Thank you very much and have a blessed day!

 

[raenndrops]

connections, tightness, toe point, purposeful movement, exactness of turn, balance.
On floor... does the routine fit the music and all of the above.

 

[profmom]

The most important thing is doing the tumbling, jumps, and leaps with excellent form. A girl with lovely expression, perfect timing, and sophisticated dance will not place over a girl whose layouts/twists are high and completely straight and whose jumps and leaps are hitting or surpassing 180 degrees if the first girl is not doing those things.