deduction for legs crossed twisting?

This gymnast clearly will never win anything.

Nastia-cross-legs

LilyPod on the IG forum started another great thread on the topic:

Can we go through the deductions for twisting form, and what is regarded as acceptable and what is not? (Not talking about height or landing here, just the leg form in the air). Where do the judges draw the line with deductions, and what deductions are given at each degree? I’m really just trying to understand …

She posted several photo examples. Click through to see them – Twisting Form and Today’s Code

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Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

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