Every Artistic coach needs to read the wrap-up commentary posts from Andrew Thornton:
Andy’s Angle on the 2009 Worlds Part 1…
Andy’s Angle on the 2009 Worlds Part 2…
A sample:
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The women’s scoring in particular was the most unpredictable and undecipherable I’ve ever seen. I was confused, lost, and actually ostracized as a knowledgeable fan. I can’t imagine how lost the fans were who haven’t followed the sport for 20 years like I have.Execution scores on the women’s side are ridiculous beyond explanation. They give every gymnast a mid-8 regardless of the performance. High 8’s and rarely a 9 are only possible on vault. What a bunch of nonsense! …
In fact, Andrew was driven to draft his own Code of Points.
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