Category: judging

Kaylia Nemour 6.95 E-score

Many were surprised at this evaluation for Kaylia’s awesome Bars routine.

Aside from the great SAVE on one regrasp, most of the deductions were for handstand angles, something for which FIG WAG puts far too much importance IMHO.

As a coach, I’d recommend Kaylia switch to straddle cast handstand, used in 2022 by almost every Elite past about age-10.

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Steve Butcher leaves FIG

The former FIG MTC will leave his job in Switzerland, returning to take a position with the Powers Gymnastics group in Houston.

Steve will definitely be missed overseeing international meets. But we thank him for his endless energy and enthusiasm in the international spotlight through his years at FIG.

FIG study tools online

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judging execution of complex skills

As difficulty increases, it gets increasingly difficult for human beings to correctly evaluate performance.

Video analysis by computer would be simpler, fairer and quicker.

Watch some examples of skills that have been poorly judged in the past.

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Bar releases with 1/2 turns – CONTROVERSY

It’s easy to catch a release to Cross Grip without turning in the air.

It’s very difficult to complete the 180° twist prior to regrasp.

MOST will end up doing something in-between.

Rather than make judges decide, problem would be solved if the 1/2 turn skills were considered a different skill for difficulty — but be awarded the same value.

 Georgia-Mae Fenton, for example, could compete Church and Church 1/2 turn and be credited 2 different skills with E value.

It’s an imperfect compromise, but the best I can come up with.

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