USA L-3 - P-Bars (2021-24)

Start Value 9.5 + 0.3 Virtuosity + 0.2 Stick = 11.5

1. From stand, Jump to support, Swing forward, Swing backward
   • Swing forward and backward with feet at bar height
   • Swing backward to horizontal (+0.1)
   • SB#1 Replace 1 with jump to support and press to tucked planche hold 2 sec., extend legs backward
     • hold less than 2 sec. -0.3, no hold -0.5
     • less than horizontal hold, 0-15 -0.1, 15-45 -0.3, greater than 45 degrees - no bonus
     • extension of legs to horizontal +0.1
2. Swing forward to straddled support on bars
   • Extended body in rear support with straight legs
3. Lift legs into a forward straddled “L” with momentary hold
   • Hips should be in line with or forward of hands.
   • momentary hold must show stop, no momentary hold -0.3
   • SB #2: Replace #3 with lift legs into a forward straddled “V” hold for 2 seconds (+0.5)
     • 15 degr of vertical (-0.1)
     • 15 to 45 from vertical (-0.2)
     • 45 degr. from vertical (-0.3)
     • > 45° from vertical (no bonus)
     • less than 2 sec. hold -0.3, no hold -0.5
4. Bring legs together and extend forward to straight body
5. Swing backward, Swing forward
   • with feet at bar height
6. Swing backward
   • Swing backward to horizontal
   • Swing backward to 45° above horizontal (+0.1)
7. Swing forward
   • Swing forward with feet at bar height
   • Swing forward to horizontal (+0.1)
8. Swing backward and dismount between the bars/mats or over either bar to stand.
   • Swing to horizontal, moving a hand to the dismount bar is allowed
   • SB #3: Replace #8 with swing backward to handstand with momentary hold and dismount between the bars/mats or over either bar to stand (+0.5)
   • gymnast may not hold onto the bar on landing 0.3

* Red italicized text has been edited or commented from the original Amerikid's text.

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