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Excellent interview with expert WAG coach and judge Jason Buttons.
I was an age group MAG and FIG judge for decades. To me Jason’s feedback on the current state of U.S. judging rings true.
Those inexplicable mistakes sometimes made by NCAA judges are … plicable. 😀
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
In LSU’s win over Arkansas, Kailin competed 3 apparatus. Got 10.0 on each.
What a season she’s having!
As of early 2026.
From World Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Newsletter – March 2026.
Stretch position must be maintained for the majority of the salto from the horizontal position (stomach down to floor) until the inverted position (consider when the legs are in the vertical)
There really is too little accountability for impossible scores in NCAA women’s Gymnastics.
I try not to worry about it. Ignore the scores (as much as you can) and look more at the ranking.
Surprisingly, this absurdly comic judging system often ends up getting the team ranks close to correct in time for the playoffs.
zhoxxyy posted animated video clips of the highest rated skills in the Men’s code as of 2025:
Get ready to dive into the hardest skills in men’s gymnastics, the ones that can make or break a routine. From the elusive H-rated elements on Parallel Bars and Pommel Horse to the jaw-dropping J-rated feats on Floor, we uncover the history, the evolution, and the gymnasts behind these gravity-defying elements.
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