USAG JO Program
Compulsory Levels
Level 7
Parallel Bars
The specified bonus, unless otherwise indicated, completely replaces the numbered skill/sequence directly above it.
- From run or stand, Jump to drop kip
- Swing backward to horizontal and bail
- Moy to upper arm hang
Performance Guidelines: The hips must be at bar height at the catch in an open or pike position.
Specified Bonus:
· Option 1 - Moy to support with extra swing to "L" support
· Option 2 - Bail to giant swing with turnover to "L" support (The giant can finish in el-grip prior to hand movement and does not have an angle requirement upon completion of giant.)Note: No matter which option the gymnasts chooses, he must skip #4 and hold the L-sit for 2 seconds before beginning #5.
- Back uprise to support and 2 second L-sit
Performance Guidelines: The feet must be above the rails and arms must be straight at completion of the back uprise.
- Pike or Straddle press to handstand
Performance Guidelines: There must be a 2 second hold of the handstand.
- Swing forward and swing backward
- Layaway to front uprise
- Swing backward to nominal handstand
- Swing forward and swing backward to pirouette in either direction
Specified Bonus: Swing backward to early forward or reverse ½ pirouette (The pirouette must start before nominal handstand and be performed without hesitation, finishing in the handstand).
- Option 1: Swing backward through handstand with release of either hand and 180° turn over opposite bar to stand (straight body Wende Swing dismount)
Performance Guidelines: The wende must start before nominal handstand and be performed without hesitation.
Option 2: Swing forward, swing backward, swing forward to backward tucked or layout salto dismount
Performance Guidelines: The backward salto must show lift off of the bars.
