USAG JO Program
Compulsory Levels
Level 5
Horizontal Bar
The specified bonus, unless otherwise indicated, completely replaces the numbered skill/sequence directly above it.
Note: Tap swings are required on all forward swings. Failure to perform tap swing on any forward swings will result in 0.1 deduction per swing.
All swings should be performed at 45° below horizontal unless othwerwise indicated.
- From a hang or small preliminary swing in overgrip, cast forward to swing backward
- Swing forward with ½ turn to mixed grip
- Swing forward in mixed grip
- Swing backward in mixed grip, changing hands to double overgrip at top of swing
- Swing forward and kip to support
Performance Guidelines: A tap swing on forward swing before kip is not required, and a stop after completing the kip is allowed.
Specified Bonus: Kip to immediate cast (No bonus is awarded if there is any deduction for spotting the kip, and the cast must be at or above horizontal)
- Cast to back hip circle
Performance Guidelines: The cast must be at or above horizontal.
Specified Bonus: Cast to Free hip circle (There must be a clearly visible distance "dalyight" between the hips and bar.)
- Undershoot and swing backward
Performance Guidelines: A hollow body shape must be maintained during the undershoot, followed by a swing to horizontal.
- Tap swing forward, swing backward
- Tap swing forward, swing backward, release at the top of the swing, and drop dismount to stand
Alternative Dismount (not a bonus skill): Tap swing forward to tucked or layout backward flyaway (Hips must be at bar height upon release, and showing an open body position before landing). The maximum deduction is 0.3 for incorrect body position.
