FIG - AEROBIC GYMNASTICS Code of Points
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DESCRIPTIONS OF THE BODY IN THE AIR


STRAIGHT: The body is in extended alignment, the pelvis is fixed – 3 different kinds of jumps and leaps:
Vertical: All air turns,
Vertical to Horizontal: Freefall, Gainer
Horizontal: Tamaro

TUCK: Both legs are pulled (tucked) close to the chest with knees bent.

STRADDLE : Legs are lifted into an airborne straddle (minimum 90° angle) and parallel to the floor or higher, with arms and trunk extended over them. The angle between the trunk and legs may not be more than 60°.

PIKE : After the jump, the body shows a pike shape with the legs together and straight, parallel to the floor or higher. The angle between the trunk and legs may not be more than 60°.

COSSACK : After the jump, the body shows a pike shape with the legs together and straight, parallel to the floor or higher. One leg is straight and the other one is bent. The angle between the trunk and legs may not be more than 60°. The angle at the knee joint may not be more than 60°.

SPLIT : Legs are fully stretched front and back sagittal split (180°) with upright upper body.

FRONTAL SPLIT : Legs are fully abducted laterally (right and left) frontal (180°) with upright upper body.

SWITCH SPLIT : After take off, lead leg switches with rear leg to show a split (180°) in the air. SCISSORS: The lead leg switches forward.