Floor Exercise

Question 1

Composition:

Insufficient use of the floor exercise area
Spatially - floor pattern

Answer 1

Up to .10

Question 2

Composition:

Lack of variety in choice of acrobatic elements;
Failure to preform saltos or aerials in two (2) different directions
1. Backward AND forward / sideward
2. Arabian salto considered forward salto

Answer 2

.10

Question 3

Composition:

Lack of variety in choice of dance elements;
Overuse of dance elements with the same shape
1. More than (2) elements with wolf / tuck positions (with or without turn)
2. More than (2) straddle jumps (with or without turn)

Answer 3

.10

Question 4

Composition:

Lack of variety in choice of dance elements;
Lack of turn on (1) foot, minimum “B”

Answer 4

.20

Question 5

Composition:

Choice of dance elements - not up to competitive level

Minimum of (3) “C’s”
Or
(2) “C’s” + (1) “D/E”

Answer 5

No deduction

Question 6

Composition:

Choice of dance elements - not up to competitive level

(2) “C’s” + (1) “B”
OR
(1) “C” and (1) “D/E”

Answer 6

.05

Question 7

Composition:

Choice of dance elements - not up to competitive level

(2) “C’s”
OR
(1) “B” + (1) “D/E”

Answer 7

.10

Question 8

Composition:

Choice of dance elements - not up to competitive level

(1) “C” + (1) “B”
OR
(1) “D/E”

Answer 8

.15

Question 9

Composition:

Choice of dance elements - not up to competitive level

(1) “C”
OR
(2) “B’s”

Answer 9

.20

Question 10

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

Formula 1 - (3) pass routine;
“D/E” salto in each pass
OR
“D/E” in (2) passes; min. Of “B” + “C” bonus in 3rd pass

Answer 10

No deduction

Question 11

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

Formula 2 - (2) pass routine;
“E” salto in both passes
OR
“E” in (1) pass with (2) directly connected saltos, (1) “D”

Answer 11

No deduction

Question 12

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(3) pass routine-
(2) passes with “D’s”
(1) pass with “C” + “A” bonus

Answer 12

.05

Question 13

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(2) pass routine-
“D” salto in both passes, each pass with (2) saltos (direct or indirect),
OR
(1) pass with “E” salto, 2nd pass with (2) directly connected saltos, (1) a “D”

Answer 13

.05

Question 14

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(3) pass routine-
(1) pass with “D”, (1) pass with “C” + “A/B” bonus, (1) pass with “C” + “B” bonus
OR
(2) passes with “D”, (1) pass with “C” [or less difficult]

Answer 14

.10

Question 15

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(2) pass routine-
(1) pass with (2) saltos, (1) a “D”; 2nd pass with (1) “D” salto
OR
(1) pass with “E” salto; 2nd pass with (2) saltos, (1) a “C” salto in bonus connection

Answer 15

.10

Question 16

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(3) pass routine-
(1) pass with a “D”, (1) pass with “C” + “A/B” bonus, (1) pass with “C” + “B” indirect
OR
(1) pass with “D”, (1) pass with “C” + “B” bonus, (1) pass with “C” [or less difficult]

Answer 16

.15

Question 17

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(2) pass routine-
(1) pass with “D” salto, 2nd pass with (2) saltos, min “C” + “C” or “C” + “B” bonus
OR
(1) pass with “E” salto, 2nd pass with (1) or (2) saltos, “B” + “B” or less difficult

Answer 17

.15

Question 18

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(3) pass routine-
No “D / E” saltos

Answer 18

.20

Question 19

Composition:

Choice of acro saltos - not up to competitive level;

(2) pass routine-
(1) pass with “D” salto, 2nd pass with (2) saltos without bonus

Answer 19

.20

Question 20

Composition:

Value of salto performed as last salto or within last acro connection - not up to the competitive level

“D / E” salto
OR
“C” + “B” direct [or more difficult]

Answer 20

No deduction

Question 21

Composition:

Value of salto performed as last salto or within last acro connection - not up to the competitive level

“C” + “B” indirect
OR
“C” + “A” direct

Answer 21

.05

Question 22

Composition:

Value of salto performed as last salto or within last acro connection - not up to the competitive level

“C” + “A” indirect or less difficult connection
OR
Isolated “C” salto or less difficult

Answer 22

.10

Question 23

Composition:

Lack of specific salto value within the exercise
Level 10 - lack of minimum of “C” salto in the exercise, in addition to special requirement #4

Answer 23

.30

Question 24

Flexed / sickled feet on value part elements

Answer 24

Each time .05

Question 25

Slight hop or small adjustment of feet or staggered feet (one foot in front) on landing elements

Answer 25

Up to .10

Question 26

Deviation from straight direction on landing

Answer 26

Up to .10

Question 27

Arm swings on landing to maintain balance

Answer 27

Up to .10

Question 28

Legs crossed during salto with twist

Answer 28

Up to .10

Question 29

Incorrect body posture / alignment during dance value parts

Answer 29

Up to .20

Question 30

Steps on landing

Answer 30

Each .10 | max .40

Question 31

Leg or knee separations

Answer 31

Each up to .20

Question 32

Insufficient height on leaps / jumps / hops

Answer 32

Up to .20

Question 33

Insufficient height of aerials and acro flight with hand support

Answer 33

Up to .20

Question 34

Insufficient split position (deviation from 180*) 1* - 20* missing

Answer 34

.05 - .10

Question 35

Insufficient split position (deviation from 180*) 21* - 45* missing

Answer 35

.15 - .20

Question 36

Insufficient split position (deviation from 180*) 46* or more missing

Answer 36

Lesser value part awarded

Question 37

Legs NOT parallel to floor in split or straddle pike leaps / jumps

Answer 37

Up to .20

Question 38

Insufficient exactness of tuck or pike position in value part elements

Answer 38

Up to .20

Question 39

Failure to maintain stretched body position (pike down)

Answer 39

Up to .20

Question 40

Insufficient exactness of stretched position

Answer 40

Up to .20 ~ arch ~ hip angle (136* - 179*)

Question 41

Incomplete turn - group 1 / 2 elements with 360* or more turn 1* - 44* missing

Answer 41

.05 - .10

Question 42

Incomplete turn - group 1 / 2 elements with 360* or more turn 45* - 89* missing

Answer 42

.15 - .20

Question 43

Incomplete turn - group 1 / 2 elements with 360* or more turn 90* or more missing

Answer 43

Lesser value part awarded

Question 44

Incomplete twist - acro elements 1* - 44* missing

Answer 44

.05 - .10

Question 45

Incomplete twist - acro elements 45* - 89* missing

Answer 45

.15 - .20

Question 46

Incomplete twist - acro elements 90* or more missing

Answer 46

Lesser value part awarded

Question 47

Insufficient variation in rhythm and tempo throughout exercise

Answer 47

Up to .20

Question 48

Insufficient dynamics- consider 1. Energy maintained throughout exercise 2. Makes difficult look effortless

Answer 48

Up to .20

Question 49

Incorrect body posture on landing of value part elements

Answer 49

Up to .20

Question 50

Additional trunk movements to maintain balance / control upon landing of acro elements

Answer 50

Up to .20

Question 51

Large step / jump on landing | approximately 3 feet or more

Answer 51

Each .20 | max .40

Question 52

Bent arms in support - on any one element | 90* bend or greater = max deduction

Answer 52

Up to .30

Question 53

Bent legs - on any one element | 90* bend or greater = max deduction

Answer 53

Up to .30

Question 54

Insufficient extension (open) of tuck / pike body position prior to landing acro elements

Answer 54

Up to .30

Question 55

Squat on landing (hips even with or lower than knees)

Answer 55

Up to .30

Question 56

Insufficient height of salto elements 1. Does NOT apply to accelerating elements in directly connected forward acro series 2. Front handspring + FRONT LAYOUT + front layout 1/1; front layout - accelerating element

Answer 56

Up to .30

Question 57

Brush / touch landing surface with (1) or (2) hands - NO SUPPORT.

Answer 57

Up to .30

Question 58

Lands acro element in solid / loose foam pit

Answer 58

``` .30 No Value Part No Special Requirement No Bonus .10 line violation (chief judge) ```

Question 59

Support on mat with (1) or (2) hands upon landing

Answer 59

.50

Question 60

Fall on mat with knee(s) or hips

Answer 60

.50

Question 61

Fall / failure to land on the bottom of feet first (aerials / saltos)

Answer 61

.50 (fall) No Value Part No Special Requirement No Bonus

Question 62

Fall WITH simultaneous landing on bottom of feet + hands / knees

Answer 62

.50 (fall) Award Value Part ~ if appropriate Award Special Requirement ~ if appropriate No Bonus

Question 63

Spotting assistance DURING an element

Answer 63

``` .50 (spot) .50 - coach on the floor area (chief judge) No Value Part No Special Requirement No Bonus ```

Question 64

Spotting assistance upon landing an element

Answer 64

``` .50 (spot) .50 - coach on the floor area (chief judge) Award Value Part Award Special Requirement No Bonus .50 - if fall after spot ```

Question 65

Incorrect rhythm during direct connections

Answer 65

Each up to .10

Question 66

Lack of precision in dance value parts EXAMPLES; 1. Lack of definite arm or leg position on turns / leaps 2. Degree of turn not exact

Answer 66

Each up to .10

Question 67

Fail to land with feet / legs together on jumps / leaps to (2) feet

Answer 67

Each up to .10

Question 68

Fail to perform group #2 turns in high relevé

Answer 68

Each up to .10

Question 69

Concentration pauses - (2) second pause prior to difficult elements or acro series

Answer 69

Each .10

Question 70

Poor relationship of music and movement (throughout exercise)

Answer 70

Up to .20

Question 71

Relaxed / incorrect footwork on non-value parts (throughout exercise)

Answer 71

Up to .20

Question 72

Missing synchronization of movement with musical beat (throughout exercise)

Answer 72

Up to .30

Question 73

Missing synchronization of movement with musical beat (throughout exercise) Each time

Answer 73

.05

Question 74

Missing synchronization of movement with musical beat (throughout exercise) At the end

Answer 74

.10

Question 75

Absence of music

Answer 75

1.00 (chief judge)

Question 76

Music with words / song (whistles, animal / human sounds are allowed)

Answer 76

1.00 (chief judge)

Question 77

Coach on the floor exercise mat

Answer 77

.50 (chief judge)

Question 78

Exercise shorter than 30 seconds (complete or incomplete)

Answer 78

2.00 (chief judge)

Question 79

Insufficient artistry throughout the exercise Originality / creativity of choreography in elements & connections

Answer 79

.05 - .10

Question 80

Insufficient artistry throughout the exercise Quality of movement to reflect personal style

Answer 80

.05 - .10

Question 81

Insufficient artistry throughout the exercise Quality of expression (i.e. projection, focus)

Answer 81

.05 - .10

Question 82

Maximum awarded for connection value bonus

Answer 82

.40 level 10

Question 83

Direct connection bonus: (2) or more saltos / aerials “A” + “C”

Answer 83

+ .10

Question 84

Direct connection bonus: (2) or more saltos / aerials “B” + “B”

Answer 84

+ .10

Question 85

Direct connection bonus: (2) or more saltos / aerials “A” + “A” + “C” Receives same bonus (“A” + “C”)

Answer 85

+ .10

Question 86

Direct connection bonus: (2) or more saltos / aerials “B” + “C”

Answer 86

+ .20

Question 87

Direct connection bonus: (2) or more saltos / aerials “A / B” + “D / E”

Answer 87

+ .20

Question 88

Direct connection bonus: (2) or more saltos / aerials “A” + “A” + “D / E” Receives same bonus as “A” + “D”

Answer 88

+ .20