3.5 ACROBATIC ELEMENTS AND PROHIBITED MOVES


Acrobatic Elements can be performed with 1 or 2 hands OR from 1 or 2 feet.  A-1 to A-5 must be used without repetition. Using Acrobatic Elements as link will also be counted as 1 AcroMP / TR / GR: if more than one gymnast performed an Acrobatic Element, they must perform the same Acrobatic Elements (same Acro #) at the same time.  Acrobatic Elements in the Collaboration with physical contact is not counted.

P-1) Static moves (more than 2-seconds hold) showing extreme flexibility (i.e.: Hyper extension of back, bridge, showing dislocation of the joints, etc.)  P-2) Static handstand held more than 2 seconds.  P-3) Dive roll with 1/1 twist.  P-4) Salto more than 360° (with or without twist – including variations)  P-5) Acrobatic elements performed with elbows.  Male gymnasts (All Categories): Acrobatic Variations landing in Sagittal / Frontal Split position is considered as Prohibited Landing.

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