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Level 7

Horizontal Bar

The specified bonus, unless otherwise indicated, completely replaces the numbered skill/sequence directly above it.

Note: There are 5 possible options for Specified Bonus (Free hip to handstand, Endo, Stalder, toe-on toe-off forward [pike or straddle], or toe-on toe-off backward [pike or straddle]), but the athlete can only receive Specified Bonus for 2 of the 5 options.

Each Specified Bonus skill must be initiated from a nominal handstand for no deduction and must finish above 45° for no deduction. The skill can be performed before or after the 2 or 3 giants.

  1. From hang in undergrip, pullover to support

    Performance Guidelines: Must be performed with continuous rhythm.

  2. Cast forward to nominal handstand to two or three front giants

    Specified Bonus: Endo or toe-on toe-off forward (pike or straddle)

  3. ½ Pirouette

    Performance Guidelines: The pirouette must be completed within 15° of handstand.

  4. Two or three back giants

    Specified Bonus: Free hip to handstand, Stalder, or toe-on toe-off backward.

  5. ½ turn OR hop ½ turn to at least 45° above horizontal
  6. Two or three back giants

    Specified Bonus: Free hip to handstand, Stalder, or toe-on toe-off backward (pike or straddle).

  7. Tucked or layout flyaway dismount

    Performance Guidelines: An undershoot to an extra swing before the flyaway is allowed.

    Alternate Dismount (not a bonus skill): Any "B" or higher valued dismount from back giants.

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