USA L-4 - Horizontal Bar (2021-24)

Start Value 9.5 + 0.3 Virtuosity + 0.2 Stick = 10.0 + up to 3 bonus parts (+0.5 ea.) = 11.5 max score.

  1. From a hang in over-grip, Pullover to support
  2. Cast to back hip circle to undershoot forward 
    • Cast to horizontal
    • Cast to 45° above horizontal (+0.1)
    • Straight body back hip circle
    • Undershoot with hollow body and straight arms
    • SB #1: Replace #2 with cast to free hip circle to undershoot forward (+0.5)
      • Judging – up to 0.30 maximum deduction
      • Continuous rhythm
  3. Swing backward, taps swing forward with half (½) turn to mixed grip
    • Swing backward and forward to 45° below horizontal
    • Maintain hollow body shape during turn
  4. Tap swing forward, Swing backward and change hand to double over-grip hands
  5. Swing forward and Kip to support, momentary pause is allowed (1-sec.)
    • Spotter assistance (-0.5), Maximum deduction (-0.5), Fall from bar (-1.0)
    • Pause longer than 2 sec. -0.1
  6. Cast to undershoot forward
    • Cast to horizontal
    • Under shoot with hollow body and straight arms
    • SB#2: Following #6, add swing backward,
      tap swing forward to swinging pullover or 3/4 giant swing backwards to undershoot forward (+0.5)
      • Continuous rhythm
  7. Swing backward, Tap swing forward
    • Swing backward and forward to 45° below horizontal
    • Swing backward or forward to horizontal (+0.1)
  8. Swing backward, Tap swing forward 
    • Swing backward and forward to 45° below horizontal
    • Swing backward or forward to horizontal (+0.1)
  9. Swing backward to up-rise and release hands dismounting to stand 
    • SB#3: Replace #9 with swing backward, tap swing forward to salto backward (flyaway) tucked, piked, or stretched dismount (+0.5)
      • For safety reasons, a spotter is required to follow, but not assist, the gymnast during the execution of the skill (Deduct -0.3 for spotter not present)

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