Level 5 Bars Cast

[GymnastJoy]

Just out of curiousity, wondering how the height of level 5 bars cast is determined. My dd says that the cast has to be "above minimum" or "above horizontal" and wondering exactly what part of the body (feet, hips, etc) that is.

Not looking to do anything with this info other than to satisfy my own curiosity as I've been watching these routines for two years now . Thanks!

 

[2gymmies]

My understanding is that it is the lowest part of their body, and ideally they are hollow and then it is their feet, but if they arch then it is their belly or knees or whatever is lowest. Also, if they are not hollow, there is a deduction for their shape, as well as the height of the cast.

 

[stargazer]

I've got the same answer as 2gymmies. My coaches have just told me that my entire body must be at or above horizontal to avoid any deductions. So there should be more or less a straight line from the shoulders to the hips to the feet. Any body part lower than that will cause a deduction.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

60 degrees at a straight line is maximum.